Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Approach (3 Days Training)

–– Have knowledge and basic awareness of the use of motivational interviewing in practice terms
– Skills and tools for use with individuals and families
– Able to articulate and understand the Cycle of Change
– Knowledge of theoretical underpinnings of Motivational Interviewing and behaviour change
– Able to reflect on current consulting/ conversational practice
– Able to apply principles of behaviour change in practice- working with resistance and ambivalence
– Able to hold a “motivational conversation”

- Understand what Trauma Informed Practice is 
– Understand the values and principles that underlie Trauma Informed Practice
– Understand the four principle of TIP – Recognise, Respond, avoid Re traumatisation, build Resilience 
– Consider what constitute Adverse Childhood Experiences
– Explore the impact of ACE’s and how these contribute to the need for Trauma Informed Practice
– Understand why Trauma Informed Practice is important for services, children and families
– Appreciate the relevance of SAMHSA’s six key principles of a trauma informed approach
– Recognise the positive impact of demonstrating unconditional positive regard
– Understand secondary and vicarious trauma and how to respond to it and prevent it 
– Develop practice skills and techniques to come alongside the client in a trauma informed way
– Benchmark approaches, processes, systems, and support against good trauma informed services