Motivational Interviewing Workshops
17/03/2011
The Heart Foundation and Queensland Health would like to invite you to attend a free educational session for all health professionals working with people with heart disease.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a highly effective therapeutic approach which is sweeping the world and is used to empower people to make healthy behavioural choices.
Presenter: Dr Stan Steindl BA PGDipPsych MClinPsych PhD
Dr Steindl is a clinical psychologist with broad experience spanning 13 years in both the public and private setting. He is an experienced presenter lecturing for The University of Queensland Griffith University and QUT. Stan conducts regular workshops on MI and cognitive behavioural therapy.
What will participants learn at the workshops?
Develop an understanding of the fundamental spirit and principles of MI.
• Learn the basic mechanisms within counselling that increases the likelihood of change.
• Develop empathic counselling skills so central to using the technique.
How to register for a Motivational Workshop:
To RSVP for a Workshop click here
Workshop dates and locations:
Brisbane 2-hour introductory workshop
Note: Videoconferencing facilities are available for this session.
Date: Monday 12 September 2011
Time: Registration & light lunch from 12pm for a 12:30pm start (2:30pm finish).
Venue: Seminar Room 1 & 2 The Education Centre
The Prince Charles Hospital Rode Road Chermside
Catering: Heart healthy and delicious light lunch provided
Please contact the Heart Foundation on 07 3872 2562 for further information regarding venues and times.