GP COUNSELLING TRAINING
Motivational Interviewing is a particular style of communication designed to elicit a person’s own motivation for change. The research in a variety of settings has shown that it facilitates lifestyle change and treatment adherence.
GPs face a unique set of challenges relating to helping patients manage their own health. Training in the ‘expert’ model, time pressures, the involvement of multiple clinicians and services, and patient expectations of what constitutes medical treatment all contribute to the difficulties GPs experience in their work.
This workshop is designed to expand your knowledge of Motivational Interviewing skills and increase your confidence in integrating Motivational Interviewing into your work. It will help you to engage patients in discussions about their health, collaborate on goals, and deal with discord and patients who are stuck.
Workshop Learning Outcomes
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By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:
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Demonstrate the interpersonal style and primary skills for evoking intrinsic motivation for healthy behaviour change.
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Learn how to integrate MI interventions in the context of the health consultation.
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Demonstrate the skills to manage ambivalence and discord in the consultation.
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Develop a personal plan for incorporating MI skills and strategies into their clinical practice.
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Document the behaviour changes discussed in the consultation, the patient's level of confidence to achieve this change and how review will be undertaken.
Program Outline
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8.30-9am REGISTRATION
9-10:30am Welcome and Introductions
Learning Outcomes
Predisposing activity discussion
Motivational Interviewing and Medical Care
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The GP and the problem – lifestyle-related morbidity and mortality
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How MI differs from ‘business as usual’ – the spirit and principles of MI
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The ‘righting reflex’
10.30am-11:am MORNING TEA
11am-12.30pm Foundation skills:
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Ingredients for change
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Identifying change talk, sustain talk and discord.
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Evoking and responding to change talk.
12.30-1.30pm LUNCH
1.30pm-3pm Trouble-shooting:
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Working with ambivalence, hope and confidence.
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Developing a plan and supporting change in the presence of complex clinical issues and responsibilities.
3-3.30pm AFTERNOON TEA
3.30-4.45pm Patient-centred care:
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Collaborating on goals.
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Record keeping and reviews.
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Developing a personal plan for incorporating MI skills and strategies into clinical practice.
4.45pm-5pm Reflection and Evaluation
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Event and booking information
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