Aims of the course
The course aims to ensure that delegates:
1. Develop their understanding of motivation and change.
2. Develop their understanding of how to work with service users who are de-motivated or feel unwilling or unable to change.
Objectives of the course
By the end of the course delegates will have:
1.Identified a range of definitions/theories of motivation, understood how a de-motivated state can develop and recognised the 5 catalysts of change.
2. Understood the 'stages of change' model developed by Prochasaka and DiClemente and learned how to apply it using case studies.
3. Learned how to apply ideas from some key motivation theories to their work with people. Theories reviewed may include expectancy theory, needs theory, goal setting theory, and reinforcement theory.
4. Reviewed a range of tools, approaches and strategies to enhance motivation and counter de-motivated states. This could include the following: Motivational Interviewing, positive psychology, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Person Centred, Psychodynamic.
Who will benefit?
The course is for staff who work with people who need to make important changes in their lives. Those who may benefit include support staff and managers wishing to extend their understanding of motivational processes and the tools and strategies that work to empower change.
Pre-requisites
No prior knowledge or experience required.
Cost
Open access - £135 (excl. VAT) for the one day course. 10% discount for bookings of two or more delegates.
For the cost of running this course at your venue please contact: enquiries@usefultraininggroup.com
Please note
Due to the comprehensive content of this course, each day runs from 09.30 - 16.45.
Methods Used
Short, focussed and lively presentations by the trainer including PowerPoint projection; short, focused small group tasks and discussions to help clarify thinking; feedback from group sessions to allow for the development of ideas during whole group discussions; question and answer sessions; a variety of written exercises and case studies and other tasks mostly completed in pairs or groups, some on an individual basis to help delegates practice applying the tools and knowledge covered by the course (all written exercises are retained by the delegate, and please note that spelling is not an issue on this event); to constantly encourage delegates to try new things. The style of delivery is up-beat and seeks to provide a positive focus. All delegate contributions that fall within the agreed ground rules are valued and acknowledged appropriately. Delegates are constantly encouraged to work with different people attending to maximise the perspectives available.
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