UTC 11: Enhancing Motivational Interviewing Skills

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This 5-days course provides an understanding of the theory and application of Motivational Interviewing strategies and interventions for SUD treatment.

It contains a set of methods used to help people to increase internal motivation by exploring and resolving ambivalence about behavior change. This skill can be used in reducing risk behaviours and increase client engagement in treatment. It is more cost effective than the alternatives and 10-20% more effective than no treatment. It works for clients with varying levels of severity, age, gender and those from diverse ethnic backgrounds.

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