SSHA

Two face-to-face study days to be held in Central London at:

Unite the Union Offices,
128 Theobalds Rd,
London WC1X 8TN

These days are limited to 12 people and will include large group and small group work.

What is Motivational Interviewing?

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a form of collaborative conversation for strengthening a person’s own motivation and commitment to change (Miller & Rollnick, 2013).

Please see the MINT UK website for a full explanation of MI.

What are the aims of the study days?

Following the NICE risk reduction guidelines in 2007, SSHA (The Society of Sexual Health Advisers) has been running these very successful study days. The aim is to equip staff working in a Sexual Health setting with an understanding of motivational interviewing, and to enable staff to develop their use of the approach when discussing risk reduction.

Who is the training for?

The days are aimed at Sexual Health staff who discuss sexual risk reduction with patients in Integrated Sexual Health Services. The course has primarily been developed for Sexual Health Advisers, and is also suitable for Doctors and Nurses. The course is run by experienced Sexual Health Advisers.

Day 1: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Skills: Part 1

• Saturday 25th March 2023
• 9.30am-4.00 pm

NB: The 2nd study day is run a month later to allow participants to reflect on their practice and build on what you have learnt. This is incremental training, so you will only be able to attend Day 2 if you have attended Day 1.

Day 2: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Skills: Part 2

• Saturday 22nd April 2023
• 9.30am-4.00 pm

Cost:

• £90.00 per day for SSHA members
• £100 per day for non-members SSHA members

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Please contact dorinda.thirlby@nhs.net or ceri.evans4@nhs.net with any questions.