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Motivational interviewing for behaviour change
Critically examine the principles of motivational interviewing in changing dietary behaviours.
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What you will learn
- Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
- Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
- Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
- Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice
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Meet your presenter
Dr Stan Steindl
Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Consultants Pty Ltd
Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland
Co-director, UQ Compassionate Mind Research Group
Dr Stan Steindl has over 20 years’ experience as a therapist, supervisor and trainer, especially providing training in Motivational Interviewing (MI). His PhD examined the use of MI with combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder and comorbid alcohol dependency, and he continues to work in the areas of trauma, addiction and health behaviour change, as well as having a general clinical practice. He is an active member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), and delivers training in an engaging, informative and practical way.
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Accreditations
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
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