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Oct 2023
44m 14s

Motivational Interviewing in Social Work...

Vicki: Social Work Sorted
About this episode

In this episode I talk to Charlie Whittaker - Curriculum lead for Motivational Interviewing with Frontline.

Charlie shares her PHD findings and we talk about:
Good authority in motivational interviewing
Using motivational interviewing within child protection
The challenges of motivational interviewing
Using motivational interviewing where there are issues of domestic abuse

To get in touch with me:

vicki@socialworksorted.com

Watch my free training at socialworksorted.com

Follow on instagram.com/socialworksorted


Resources mentioned:

https://uk.jkp.com/products/motivational-interviewing-for-working-with-children-and-families

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpyr_AcKlqo

https://www.amazon.com/Applications-of-Motivational-Interviewing-15-book-series/dp/B08M3VZT2K

*This podcast is a resource for newly qualified social workers.
It is recommended that you use this podcast in addition to other resources and always refer back to your employer guidelines when making decisions.
This podcast is not a replacement for supervision or organisational training.
It's important that you know this podcast isn't peer reviewed.
All views expressed are my own and so I encourage you to use your critical thinking skills when you approach this podcast and any other social work resource.
There are episodes of this podcast in which I refer to products I am selling such as written guides and in person training. These do not constitute as ads but I want to be transparent about the nature of this podcast and how it connects to my business.
If you have any questions about this please get in touch vicki@socialworksorted.com

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