Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for Occupational Therapy Practice
Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA)
About this session
An interactive 3-part online workshop introducing occupational therapists to motivational interviewing (MI) core elements and practical application. Participants learn MI skills including the spirit of MI, four tasks, OARS techniques, change talk, managing ambivalence, and how to integrate MI with occupational therapy approaches across various practice settings.
Program Overview
Motivational Interviewing is a way of talking with people about change to strengthen motivation and commitment. MI provides skills to support meaningful changes, particularly when change is difficult. It addresses ambivalence, relapsing conditions, and discord between client and worker. The workshop uses lectures, videos, demonstrations, group activities, and reflection to teach MI core elements and practical application.
Who Can Enrol
Suitable for Occupational Therapists at any career stage and OT students. Ideal for beginners and those refreshing skills. Relevant to OTs in all practice areas including clinical, educational, community, private, health and wellbeing, leadership, disabilities, families and children, and older persons.
Workshop Details
3-part interactive online workshop via Zoom. Day 1: Friday 12 February 2027; Day 2: Friday 19 February 2027; Day 3: Friday 26 February 2027 (Knowledge in Practice). Times vary by state (10:00am-4:00pm ACT/VIC/TAS/NSW; 9:30am-3:30pm SA; 9:00am-3:00pm QLD; 8:30am-2:30pm NT; 7:00am-1:00pm WA). Requires PC/laptop with video and microphone. 12 weeks access to course materials post-event.
Registration Fees
Earlybird (on or before 20 December 2026): OTA Member $760, New Graduate $690, Non-member $985. Standard (21 December 2026 onwards): OTA Member $840, New Graduate $760, Non-member $1090. All prices inclusive of GST. RSVPs close 7 February 2027 at 11:55pm AEDT.