Motivational Interviewing; Introduction
Third Party Event
| Venue | Trinity College Dublin |
| City | Dublin |
| County | Dublin |
| Contact Hours | 5 |
| Event Type | Course/Workshop |
| Specialities | Acupuncture, Business, Cardiac Care, Gerontology, Intellectual Disability, Management, Musculoskeletal Therapy, Neurology, Occupational Health / Ergonomics, Oncology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Pelvic Health & Continence, Pilates, Professional Issues, Respiratory Care, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine |
| Presenter Details | William Priestley is a member of the international ‘Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers’ (MINT) and has worked in client-facing roles for over fifteen years. He has contributed to national social policy, presented before the OECD anddelivered a vision of empowerment from the TED stage. He has been published in the Irish Times and appeared as a television panellist on a number of occasions. He has a Master of Education from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana. |
| Refreshments Included | Yes |
| Free Event | No |
| How to Book | www.williampriestley.ie/courses |
| Contact Person | William Priestley |
| Contact Email | info@williampriestley.ie |
| Contact Phone | 0863852363 |
| Non-Member Price | €175.00 |
| Date | 11 Dec 2026 10:00 - 11 Dec 2026 16:00 |
When: Friday, 11 December 2026
Where: Trinity College Dublin
Time: 10am – 4pm
Lunch: Included
Cost: €175
Sign-Up: williampriestley.ie/courses
What is Motivational Interviewing (M.I.)?
M.I. is a conversation about change. It is a way to help someone, who is caught between different options, to move forward through reflective listening and empathy. Clinically, M.I. is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change. It is designed to strengthen motivation for and commitment to a specific goal by eliciting and exploring the person's own reasons for change (Miller & Rollnick, 2013).
What Does the Training Involve?
This highly interactive training course is designed to develop participants’ creative problem-solving capabilities through a sequenced approach of exploration, theory, and application. Grounded in contemporary theories of creativity and critical thinking (e.g. Kahneman; Flyvbjerg & Gardner; Perez; Wedell-Wedellsborg), the course uses structured play, storytelling, and deconstructed bias to stimulate imagination and encourage risk-taking in ideation. Participants will apply deductive, inductive, and reframing strategies to solve complex problems in both individual and group settings.
How might M.I. be helpful to me and my service/clients/colleagues?
M.I. is an evidence-based technique that has proven to be helpful with a wide range of individuals and issues ranging from customer service to mental health. It can be applied in collaboration with those who are looking to make a lifestyle change, such as pursuing a healthier diet, or more challenging issues such as addiction. Most importantly, it is a tool that can be used on an everyday basis to improve communication and empathy.
Learning Outcomes
1. Understanding of the principles that underpin Motivational Interviewing
2. Refinement of interpersonal communication through reflection & activity
3. Confidence in the employment of Motivational Interview ‘OARS’ skills
4. Comprehension of ambivalence and discord in a professional setting
5. Identification of future learning pathways
Methodology
Interactive/experiential, intrapersonal and interpersonal activities, self-reflection and linguistic analysis.
Previous Partners:
Health Service Executive (HSE), Trinity College Dublin, The Wheel, ARUP engineering, Dorset College, Union of Students in Ireland, National Youth Council of Ireland, Institute of Guidance Counsellors, Finglas Youth Resource Centre, Ballymun Regional Youth Resource
Contact
086 385 2363 / info@williampriestley.ie / www.williampriestley.ie
