Motivational Interviewing: Empower Change from Within
Master the art of engaging inner conflict, eliciting motivation, and guiding others toward change through empathy, not persuasion.
Upcoming Run: 29th Jan 2026
Upcoming Run: 29th Jan 2026
Motivational Interviewing: Empower Change from Within
SPS-002-MI
$0.00
Duration: 16.00 hours
Upcoming Run: 29th Jan 2026
Sign Up nowCourse Fees & ScheduleWhat is it about?
Ever felt stuck in a conversation where the person just won’t budge?
Have you tried giving advice with the best of intentions, only to be met with silence or worse, resistance?
Do you wish you had tools to help others change without pushing them?
Change doesn’t happen because we tell someone to. It happens when they want to.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) gives you the skills to guide people through ambivalence, build their confidence, and help them take ownership of their growth. This isn’t about persuasion, it’s about partnership.
What Is This Module About?
Motivational Interviewing is a two-day training designed to help volunteers develop respectful, empathic conversations that inspire change.
Rooted in the principles of collaboration, compassion, and client autonomy, this course equips you with practical tools to:
Manage resistance without confrontation
Use reflective listening and open questions effectively
Elicit “change talk” that builds motivation
Strengthen commitment to action
Through hands-on practice, guided role-plays, and peer learning, you’ll walk away with the confidence to engage even the most stuck conversations and help others move toward positive change, on their own terms.
How This Course Makes A Difference?
Helping someone change isn’t about pushing, it’s about listening.
This course trains you to become a better guide, not a fixer. You’ll learn how to recognise ambivalence, invite insight, and empower others to commit to their own goals.
Understand Ambivalence Without Judgment
Learn why people resist change and how to respond with empathy instead of pressure.
Use the OARS Skills to Build Trust
Master Open Questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summarise to create safe and meaningful conversations.
Recognise and Elicit Change Talk
Spot motivational statements and learn how to amplify them to guide someone toward positive steps.
Manage Resistance with Respect
Discover how to “roll with resistance” using non-confrontational techniques that honour autonomy.
Support Goal Setting with Confidence Tools
Apply MI strategies like the Importance and Confidence Ruler to help others move from ideas to action.
Plan Forward, Not Push Forward
Guide others in creating realistic, self-owned plans for change grounded in their values, not yours.
Who is it for?
Ready to Guide Real Change Through Conversation?
Whether you’re supporting others in correctional settings, community spaces, or day-to-day interactions, this module helps you communicate with clarity, empathy, and effectiveness. You’ll learn how to navigate resistance, elicit motivation, and support positive steps forward without overwhelming or overstepping.
Volunteers in Helping Relationships
Whether you’re providing support in prisons, communities, or peer environments, this module strengthens your ability to build rapport, manage ambivalence, and support meaningful behaviour change.
Reintegration & Aftercare Support Workers
For those guiding individuals through transition, this module equips you with tools to understand resistance, invite reflection, and build client-owned action plans.
Facilitators, Mentors, and Community Guides
If you support growth, recovery, or reintegration journeys, MI helps you hold space without judgment and communicate in a way that honours autonomy.
Correctional Support Professionals
Case managers, counsellors, and prison officers benefit from the structured conversational tools MI provides for client engagement and planning.
Mental Health and Wellness Advocates
This course supports those championing mental wellness by offering practical, respectful frameworks that encourage lasting change.
Community & Social Service Professionals
From grassroots advocates to frontline social workers, strengthen your ability to collaborate across systems. Learn to hold space for both offender accountability and family restoration.
Why Learn with Us
Hands-On & Practical
We believe the best learning happens by doing. Our courses are highly experiential packed with real-life case studies, role-plays, and interactive group work. You won’t just sit through slides; you’ll practise the skills that matter.
Learn from the Best
Our trainers are experienced practitioners, not just facilitators. They’ve walked the talk and brought wisdom from the field, not just the textbook. Learn from people who’ve been there and are here to help you grow.
Fun, Safe & Engaging
Learning should feel energising. We foster a warm, inclusive environment where you're encouraged to ask, reflect, laugh, and learn, all while building supportive relationships with fellow participants.
Backed by Research
Every course is grounded in evidence-based practices from psychology, social work, education, and communication science. You get practical tools that work not just trendy jargon.
Designed for Real Life
Our content is real-world-ready. Whether you're navigating tough conversations at home, supporting others in your role, or developing your own mindset, what you learn is instantly applicable.
Lifelong Learning Community
When you join us, you join a movement. All alumni get access to follow-up events, peer circles, and exclusive learning spaces. You stay connected, supported, and part of something bigger long after the course ends.
Meet your trainers
Reynard Lye
Community Builder
Reynard is a dedicated social worker with over 10 years’ experience in disability, community, and correctional rehabilitation. At The Salvation Army, he led the Kids in Play programme, supporting children of incarcerated parents and guiding families through separation and reunification. Known for his heart-led, grounded approach, Reynard makes complex ideas accessible and practical for real-world impact.
- •Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor
How will the course run?
📌 Course Access Information
This is a 2-day in-person training conducted face-to-face at:
Blended Concept Pte Ltd
Grantral Mall
601 MacPherson Road, #03-11
Singapore 368242
📞 For directions or support, please contact Ally at allynna@blendedconcept.com.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | 09:00 | 17:00 | Face-to-Face |
| 2026-01-30 | 09:00 | 17:00 | Face-to-Face |
Course Fees
| Course Structure | Fee (Net Fee after training grant subsidy) |
|---|---|
| Free (Sponsored by Singapore Prison Service)This course is complimentary for volunteers and staff from partner organizations of the Singapore Prison Service. | Free |
