Recorded Lecture Materials
Please work your way through the content in the order it is presented. To access the recorded lectures, click on the image or the section title. This will take you to an external site to view them. For the best viewing conditions, view in full screen by selecting the small square icon with broken lines near the ‘play’ icon which is ‘toggle full screen mode’. When finished with each recording, close the window to return to the resources page. Approximate timings are allocated beside each section, in total, review of all content will take around 50 minutes.
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing and Behaviour Change
In this first section, we will explore the theories behind behaviour change, with a specific focus on the principles of motivational interviewing. You will gain an understanding of the importance of focusing on and evoking change, and how these techniques can be applied in practice using a worked example at the end.
(Approx. 18mins)
Introduction to OARS & Open Questions
In this brief section, we will be introducing the OARS approach, starting with open-ended questions. These types of questions are crucial when conducting person-centred, motivational interviewing-based conversations with patients.
(Approx. 1 min)
OARS Pt.2 - Affirmations and Reflections
This section pertains to the second and third techniques employed in OARS - affirmations and reflections. Additionally, it includes a practical example of when to use these techniques during an MI led conversation.
(Approx. 5.5mins)
OARS Pt.3 - Summaries
In this last part of the discussion on OARS, we will explore the concept of summaries and how they can be used effectively in an MI led conversation. An example will also be provided at the end to illustrate this concept.
(Approx. 1.5 mins)
Conclusion
In this last part of the course, you'll discover a concise overview of the lectures on MI. It's also important to keep in mind that there are supplementary resources available for your reference and a training session to attend after going through the pre-reading and watching the videos.
(Approx. 1 min)
Full MI Conversation
This video illustrates a complete conversation led by MI techniques, with accompanying text that highlights which specific techniques are used throughout the conversation.
(Approx. 20 min)
