Mental Health Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Practice Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers and Mental Health Workers are invited to attend this two-day training.

This two-day training aims to develop a skilled workforce that is better equipped to support people who experience co-occurring mental health and substance misuse issues. Participants will gain an understanding of the spirit of motivational Interviewing.

The training will introduce participants to the four stages of motivational interviewing, and the core OARS micro-skills (open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections and summaries). A range of exercises and video material will also be used in this training session.