Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

08.05.2025 - 26.05.2025

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Credits

2 ECTS (52 hours)

Form of study

Partially web-based

Location

Tartu

Fee

250 EUR

Teachers

Tõnu Jürjen
Margo Bristow

Study group

Psychology

Program language

English

Purpose:

The aim of the course is to develop basic understanding of motivational interviewing (MI) and create a foundation for using MI in everyday practice.

Target group:

Master's degree in psychology and participation in the professional year of a psychologist-counselor or psychologist's vocation.

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Outcome:

A student who has completed the course:
- has a basic understanding of the concepts of motivational interviewing;
- is able to analyze conversations through the lens of motivational interviewing;
- is able to demonstrate aspects of motivational interviewing Spirit in a typical consultation;
- is able to use core conversation skills for connecting and enhancing motivation of the client at least episodically if intended.

Starting conditions:

Master's degree in psychology and participation in the professional year of a psychologist-counselor or psychologist's vocation.

Teachers:

Tõnu Jürjen - school psychologist level 8, psychologist-counselor level 7, experienced motivational interviewing trainer; member of the Motivational Interviewing Network (MINT).
Margo Bristow - certified alcohol and other drug counselor since 1980; certified problem gambling counselor since 2001; certified anger management specialist; member of the Motivational Interviewing Network (MINT).

Content:

Topic	Credit	Lectors
1. Basic concepts of motivational interviewing The Spirit of motivational interviewing The 4 tasks of motivational interviewing The core conversation skills for connecting and enhancing motivation	52	Tõnu Jürjen, Margo Bristow

Price info:

The course is free for students currently participating in the professional year.

Location info:

Tartu linn Näituse 2 (Institute of Psychology)

Learning environment:

Studies and teaching takes place in appropriate classrooms, which have the required teaching equipment and meet the health and safety requirements.

Schedule and further information:

May 8 and 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m

Outcome method:

non-differentiated (pass, fail, not present)

Grading method:

Practical tasks in seminars, self-analysis based on the recording of one of the learner's sessions.

Grading criteria:

Practical tasks: the learner tests the learned skills and adjusts his activities based on the feedback received Self-analysis: the analysis is based on the basic concepts of motivational interviewing, points out both the learner's strengths and areas for development, is based on specific examples from the recording

Document to be issued:

Certificate of completion

Tax refund:

Yes

Registration information:

To register for the course, write to kertu.ird@ut.ee
Students of the professional year 2024/25 are registered.

Registration deadline:

09.05.2025

Additional information:

Kertu Ird, kertu.ird@ut.ee, +372 +372 737 5903

Program code:

SVPH.TK.166