Motivational Interviewing
For Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists and Exercise Scientists
Service Description
Struggling to get clients to follow through? Many exercise, movement and rehabilitation professionals find that education and prescription alone aren’t always enough to drive lasting behaviour change. Motivational Interviewing (MI) offers a practical, evidence-based approach to help clients move from ambivalence to action. It gives professionals a client-centered way to spark change talk, reduce pushback, and commit to specific actions. By integrating MI into assessment, goal setting, and review sessions, practitioners can lift adherence, engagement, and real-world outcomes across chronic pain and long-term health conditions. Who it’s for Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Exercise Scientists, Osteopaths, Rehab teams and other Allied health in chronic disease management populations (including older adults and people with chronic pain) Workshop format Interactive 3-hour session (live online). Short demos, real-play practice, ready-to-use tools. Designed for immediate use in 10–15-minute clinical windows. What you’ll learn (and practice) • MI micro-skills: OARS (Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, Summaries) you can use tomorrow. • Spot & shape language: change talk vs sustain talk; reflections that move the needle. • Fast assessment & focus: values, goals and functional outcomes that matter to the client. • Brief MI in busy clinics: structure a 10-minute adherence boost inside a standard consult. • Adherence planning: importance/confidence rulers, implementation intentions, pacing and flare-up plans. • Making it stick: graded activity, habit cues, self-monitoring, and follow-up prompts without nagging. • Working with people with cognitive impairment: simplify choices, chunk tasks, build confidence. • Documentation that helps change: quick MI-aligned notes you can audit and reuse. Learning outcomes By the end you will be able to: • Apply MI micro-skills to increase engagement and reduce resistance. • Elicit and strengthen change talk that supports program adherence. • Co-create realistic, values-linked action plans. • Run a brief MI conversation within a standard appointment and document it clearly. What’s included • MI quick-start cards (cheat-sheet of questions, reflections & rulers). • Adherence planning worksheet • Conversation templates for first visit, review, and “stuck” clients. • Post-workshop resource pack.
Cancellation Policy
By enrolling in one of our workshops you agree to the following terms: Bookings are essential and subject to availability. Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your place. Cancellations made 30 days or more before the first session will receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 30 days of the first session are non-refundable, except where required by Australian Consumer Law. No refunds are offered for missed sessions, partial attendance, or change of mind. In exceptional circumstances (for example, medical or personal emergencies), you may request a credit to apply to future services. This is not guaranteed and is offered at our discretion. No refunds will be issued once the series has concluded, except as required under Australian Consumer Law. If the workshop is cancelled or rescheduled by us, you will receive a full refund or the option to transfer your booking to another group. We strive to create a respectful, inclusive, and safe learning space. By attending, you agree to engage with your fellow participants and facilitators with professionalism, openness, and kindness.
Contact Details
0467 554 028
admin@qubepsych.com.au
Australia