Basics of Motivational Interviewing
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Credits
2 ECTS (52 hours)
Form of study
Classwork
Location
Other
Fee
free
Teachers
Tõnu Jürjen
Study group
Education science
Program language
English
Purpose:
The aim of the course is to develop basic understanding of motivational interviewing and create a foundation for using motivational interviewing in everyday practice.
Target group:
University teachers
Outcome:
1. The course participants will have an basic understanding of the concepts of motivational interviewing. 2. The participants will able to analyze some aspects of a psychological consultation through the lens of motivational interviewing.
3. The participants are able to demonstrate aspects of motivational interviewing spirit in a typical consultation.
4. The participants are able to use core conversation skills for connecting and enhancing motivation of the client at least episodically if intended.
Teachers:
Tõnu Jürjen - Tõnu Jürjen has an MA in Psychology, he is a certified psychological counsellor and school psychologist. He is working in the UT Counselling Centre since 2020. Also, he is teaching courses in the Institute of Psychology and Institute of Education. He has been supervising interns in both school and counselling psychology. He is a member of Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers Inc.Content:
| Topic | Credit | Lectors |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Teema 1: Basic concepts of motivational interviewing | 16 | Tõnu Jürjen |
| 2. Teema 2: Aspects of a psychological consultation through the lens of motivational interviewing and their analysis | 16 | Tõnu Jürjen |
| 3. Teema 3: Demonstrate aspects of motivational interviewing spirit in a typical consultation | 10 | Tõnu Jürjen |
| 4. Teema 4: Core conversation skills for connecting and enhancing motivation of the client | 10 | Tõnu Jürjen |
Price info:
Free for participants of the BURN project
Location info:
Ida-Viru maakond Narva College, Raekoja plats 2, Narva
Learning environment:
Studies and teaching take place online.
Schedule and further information:
March 19, 2025, March 26, 2025Session 1-2: Basic concepts of motivational interviewing
April 2, 2025, April 9, 2025
Session 3-4: Aspects of a psychological consultation through the lens of motivational interviewing and their analysis
April 23, 2025
Session 5: Motivational interviewing spirit in a typical consultation
April 30, 3025
Session 6: Core conversation skills for connecting and enhancing motivation of the client
Requirements to complete:
Participation in 80% of seminars and doing individual work.
Outcome method:
non-differentiated (pass, fail, not present)
Grading criteria:
Participation in 80% of seminars.
Document to be issued:
Certificate of completion
Registration deadline:
21.03.2025
Additional information:
Oleksandra Golovko, oleksandra.golovko@ut.ee, +372 +372 740 1906
Program code:
SVNC.TK.396
General contact:
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