Engaging Youth: Motivational Interviewing Skills
Come join us for an interactive workshop where you'll learn essential motivational interviewing skills to engage with young people effectively, designed for professionals already working with youth.This in-person event will be held at Committee rooms 16 Memorial Ave. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your communication techniques and make a positive impact on the youth in your community.
Topics to be covered include:
- Introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI):
Overview of MI principles and their application in youth engagement. - Building Rapport and Trust:
Techniques to establish a supportive relationship with young people. - Recognising and Addressing Ambivalence:
Tools to help youth explore their uncertainties and move toward change. - Using Open-Ended Questions and Reflective Listening:
Enhancing communication skills to encourage meaningful conversations. - Strengthening Youth Autonomy and Decision-Making:
Empowering young people to take charge of their own development. - Practical Role-Playing and Case Studies:
Hands-on exercises to practice motivational interviewing techniques in real-world scenarios.
See you there!
