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Motivational interviewing for behaviour change

Critically examine the principles of motivational interviewing in changing dietary behaviours.

Motivational interviewing for behaviour change
CPD 10.5 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

Motivational Interviewing for Behaviour Change is a dynamic course designed for healthcare professionals to enhance communication skills and promote health behaviour change. This course introduces the principles and techniques of motivational interviewing (MI), emphasising patient-centred, empathetic, and goal-oriented communication. Through exploring change and sustain talk, working with resistance, and building commitment, participants gain practical tools to navigate ambivalence and foster meaningful, sustainable change in patients. Led by Dr. Stan Steindl, a seasoned clinical psychologist and MI expert, this course equips professionals to inspire motivation and guide patients toward healthier outcomes.

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

Course contents

Meet your presenter

Dr Stan Steindl

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.

CPD hours

Education hours4.5
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.5

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 485477

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38575

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