Workshops

MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING WORKSHOP OUTLINE

Motivational Interviewing was developed by Miller and Rollnick in the treatment of patients with addictive disorders. This population-based intervention is a proven approach to helping people overcome ambivalence that gets in the way of change.

The half-day workshop on Motivational Interviewing aims to provide GPs with a conversational technique that helps patients to see their problems in a new light. It is presented from the GP perspective, with a focus on common issues and time-saving tips.

A brief power-point presentation will outline the framework. The workshop will include discussion of participants’ cases and small group exercises designed to increase skill acquisition and development of confidence in the use of Motivational Interviewing in a busy general practice. Materials and handouts will be provided.
Versions of these workshops were presented in March 2008 in the New England Division of GP, the 2009 Summer Refresher Conference for the Rural Doctors Network, and August 2009 in Tamworth.

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS

Participants will:

1. Learn how to assess personality styles and stages of change, and to choose and apply appropriate strategies of motivational interviewing.
2. Learn how to frame and communicate MI interventions in the context of the medical consultation. 
3. Learn how assessing the patient’s stage of change can save time and increase the effectiveness of interventions.
4. Learn how assessing the personality styles in the interaction can clarify issues and guide interventions that work.
5. Decrease ‘burnout’ and ‘heartsink’ interactions as a result of applying these skills.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

SESSION 1: (1 1/2HR)
 
Overview: Personality Styles

Rationale for this approach

Explanation of styles

Practical application of framework with examples

Overview: Motivational Interviewing

Rationale for use in General Practice

Explanation of stages of change

Demonstration of interview techniques

 
BREAK FOR 30MIN
 
SESSION 2: (1 1/2hr)
 
Small group work:

1. ‘theatresports’ – participants practice MI skills with presenter as ‘patient’
2. Small group work - participants form groups of three (patient, doctor and observer) and take it in turns to work on case studies.

Trouble-shooting

Discussion of group work

Review of barriers to change (both for patients and GPs)

Support for GPs

Resource list

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY SKILLS WORKSHOP OUTLINE

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy aims to help patients presenting with anxiety and depression to identify unhelpful thinking styles and behaviours, so they can develop in ways that are more consistent with their life values.

The half-day workshop on CBT skills for GPs includes simple and effective tools that can be used in the consultation. It is presented from the GP perspective, with a focus on common issues and time-saving tips. Challenging personality styles will be discussed to highlight and trouble-shoot problems.

A brief power-point presentation will outline the framework. The workshop will include discussion of participants’ cases and small group exercises designed to increase skill acquisition and development of confidence in the use of CBT skills in a busy general practice. Materials and handouts will be provided.

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS

Participants will:

1. Learn the framework of CBT in anxiety and depression
2. Learn how to implement simple CBT strategies in the context of the medical consultation. 
3. Practice specific strategies: goal-setting, mindfulness, structured problem-solving, graduated exposure, sleep hygiene, activity scheduling.
4. Learn how assessing the personality styles in the interaction can clarify issues and guide interventions that work.
5. Decrease ‘burnout’ and ‘heartsink’ interactions as a result of applying these skills.

 
WORKSHOP DETAILS

SESSION 1: (1 1/2HR)

Overview: CBT skills

Rationale for use in General Practice

Explanation of interventions

Demonstration

 
Overview: Personality Styles

Rationale for this approach

Explanation of styles

Practical application of framework with examples

BREAK FOR 30MIN
 
SESSION 2: (1 1/2hr)

Small group work:

1. ‘theatresports’ – participants practice CBT skills with presenter as ‘patient’
2. Small group work - participants form groups of three (patient, doctor and observer) and take it in turns to work on case studies.

Trouble-shooting

Discussion of group work

Review of barriers to change (both for patients and GPs)

Support for GPs

Resource list

COMMENTS FROM PARTICIPANTS

“I am going to use this with my teenage patients with diabetes – I think it will be very helpful.”

“This is the first time I have done a workshop that helps me, so I can help the patient.”

“I appreciated the use of real cases from the GP perspective.”

“I attended your CBT skills workshop years ago and I still use the techniques you taught me.”

“Monica was very practical and brought concepts to life. Excellent.”

“Great, clear, very useful. A really engaging presenter.”