About the webinar

Many clients feel paralysed or ambivalent about making changes to their behaviour, presenting a critical barrier to therapeutic progress. This essential webinar introduces Motivational Interviewing (MI), a highly effective counselling technique originally developed for addiction treatment, that specifically empowers clients to take responsibility for their own change and recovery.

Presented by Clinical Psychologist Jeff Roberts, this insightful training outlines MI's four key principles—including approaching with empathy and resisting the urge to correct—that directly bolster a client's intrinsic motivation. You will discover powerful strategies to help clients who are stuck in mixed feelings, examine the benefits of change and identify what is not working in their current situation.

Secure your registration to gain specialist micro-skills for facilitating client behaviour change, enabling you to effectively "un-stick" ambivalent clients and harness their intrinsic motivation. 

Learning outcomes

Participating in this online professional training will enable you to:

• Discover how Motivational Interviewing (MI) can effectively facilitate client behaviour change.
• Explore strategies for helping clients who are paralysed by mixed feelings about change to get 'un-stuck'.
• Gain techniques for encouraging clients to examine the benefits of change and identify what isn't working about their current thinking patterns.
• Reflect on your current understanding of how and why people change and integrate the core philosophy of MI.

Who should attend

This webinar is highly relevant for clinicians and professionals who support clients experiencing challenges in their therapeutic progress or who display ambivalence toward change.
The target audience includes:

• Clinicians and Counsellors
• Social Workers and Psychologists
• Community Organisation Workers
• Health Professionals
• Youth Workers
• Child and Family Workers
• Professionals in Coaching, Training, and Leadership Development

About the presenters

The webinar is presented by a highly experienced clinical psychologist and corporate consultant:

Jeff Roberts – A clinical psychologist with more than 15 years' experience in counselling and mental health settings across Australia and internationally. Jeff specialises in men's health and is also experienced working with LGBTIQA+ communities on a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, sexual health, and interpersonal issues. He is also experienced in coaching, training, and leadership development within the corporate sector.

Purchase access

Use the purchase button to process your payment through our secure gateway. As soon as your purchase is complete, we’ll email you the details for immediate access to the recording within our Moodle Learning Management System.

System requirements for online training

To ensure you can participate in this webinar, please have access to the following:

• Desktop or laptop computer
• A reliable, stable internet connection
• Working microphone and speakers
• Webcam (either built-in or external to your computer)
• Headphones (recommended for optimal audio clarity)

Contact us

For further details or questions, please contact our Centre for Learning and Innovation:

Phone: (03) 8573 2222

Email: [email protected]