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2009 Motivational Interviewing Workshop
Working with Resistance "People are generally better persuaded by reasons which they themselves discover, than those which have come into their mind by others" - Blaise Pascal Pensees (1670) 
Essential for Health Care Professionals Psychologists, Social Workers, Doctors, Nurses, Psychiatrists, Dieticians, Nutritionists, Physiotherapists Attend on a single day or both days Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June 2009 Byron Bay Community & Cultural Centre Certificates of attendance at this Professional Development activity will be available on completion More Infomation This evidence based, hands on, two day workshop - is directed at Health Care Professionals who wish to keep up to date with current trends, and work more effectively with their clients and improve treatment outcome.
Learning
Participants will investigate the forms and purpose of resistance.
Resolving resistance is integral to successful treatment. Understanding resistance offers the
health care professional an opportunity to take another perspective, to express
empathy, and to remain non-judgmental and non-confrontational, thus encouraging
the client to remain open and involved.
Participants will develop effective Motivational Interviewing skills. The emphasis is on working with client resistance/resolving ambivalence. Integration of skills specific to participants' work environments will be addressed. Some knowledge of Motivational Interviewing required - workshop readings will bring you up to speed and will be available on completion of registration.
Presenters
Dr Joel Porter - International Motivational Interviewing Trainer
( Europe, USA Asia and Pacific regions). Joel brings cutting edge developments and over 20 yrs
clinical experience. Joel sits on the Board of Directors for the Motivational
Interviewing Network of Trainers. Joels' history is with community and residential
addiction and mental health treatment programs along with integration of Motivational
Interviewing in areas of diabetes, obesity, gambling, diet and exercise compliance.
Dr Hermann Neukirch - is a clinical psychologist with extensive training, clinical and management experience. Hermann has worked in both public mental health and drug and alcohol services as well as private practice. Hermann currently works as a clinical psychologist for the North Coast Area Health Service and in private practice.
Cost and Registration
$220 single day/$395 two days training fee, includes morning and afternoon refreshments.
The venue is located in heart of Byron Bay (town) with access to many exciting healthy lunch time experiences.
Registration and Enquiries Places are limited and will be booked on a first come first served basis. Please complete the 2009 Motivational Interviewing workshop ‘Working with Resistance’ registration form at www.byronclinic.com.au Preferred methods of payment include electronic funds transfer or cheque to Byron Clinic Pty Ltd. Payment details are on the 'registration form' link. Conditions Cancellations of attendance from the workshop after 29th May 2009 and before 12th June 2009 will be charged 50% of the workshop fee. After the 12th June 2009 no refunds will be made. Participants who cancel will have the opportunity to use 60% of the fee towards a future Byron Clinic workshop. Byron Clinic Pty Ltd reserves the right to make any changes to the above workshop without notice.
Byron Clinic Pty Ltd. P. O. Box 2088, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, Australia. ABN 24 050 754 473
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