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Integrating Motivational Interviewing and CFT

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Level
Beginner
Price
£135
Dates
February 2, 2026
February 9, 2026
Integrating Motivational Interviewing and CFT

Registration

Handouts and any accompanying materials will be sent to you via email before the beginning of the workshop. If this is not possible, one of our admin team will be in touch.

Once you click the meeting link to join the meeting, you will be placed in a waiting room and a member of our admin team will add you to the workshop shortly before it begins. A team member will be available for any technical support (should it arise) throughout the day, and can be contacted by private message or via hello@compassionatemind.co.uk

This workshop will offer 7 hours towards your CPD, and you will receive a certificate of attendance shortly after the workshop via email.

Timings

This workshop will run during the morning of Monday 2nd and  Monday 9th February 2026.

It will run from 09.30 – 13.00 on all three days. All timings are according to GMT (UK time zone).

Pricing

This workshop is offered at a flat rate £135.

To pay in installments, or for those who may struggle or be unable to afford this price, please contact finance@compassionatemind.co.uk

About this course

Millions of people would probably benefit from making the transition from hostile self-criticism to compassionate self-correction. But how do we best help them? How can we tap into and develop their motivation for change, whilst building hope, increasing their self-efficacy and navigating any fears, blocks and resistances that emerge?

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a theory driven, evidence-based conversational style which seems to deliver better outcomes when used in combination with other approaches (Anstiss, T., 2025. From surviving to thriving: An integrated approach to health and wellbeing coaching. Coaching Psychologist, 20(3).). These webinars will help deepen CFT practitioners understanding of what MI is and ways in which it might be blended with CFT to help deliver better client outcomes.

Session 1

• MI Origin, Focus and Definition

• Key Concepts: Ambivalence, Change Talk, Reactance, Resistance, Discrepancy.

• Spirit: Partnership, Acceptance, Compassion, Evocation

• Processes: Engaging, Focusing, Evoking, Strengthening, Deciding and Planning

• Skills: OARS – Open Questions, Affirmations, Reflections and Summaries

• Sample Strategies: Scaling Questions, Decisional Balance and Ask-Provide-Ask

• How MI and CFT complement each other

Session 2

• What is Change Talk?

• Developing Change Talk

• Two Possible Futures

• Looking Forwards

• Transition to Planning

• Implementation Intentions

• Habit Formation

Location details

Online via Zoom

This course is for

Healthcare Professionals
Those working within the healthcare profession
Mental Healthcare Practitioners
Psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, nurses, psychiatrists and other mental health professions; mental health practitioners that are looking for a new way to introduce compassion focused therapy into their practice.

Meet your instructor(s)

Tim Anstiss

Tim Anstiss

Medical Doctor

FAQs

Can I watch the recordings in my own time?

We understand that, due to time differences, it may not be possible for you to attend all of this training live with us. With that in mind, the workshop will be recorded, and you'll have access to the recordings for up to three months after the live broadcast to watch in your own time.

If you're unable to attend for the entire duration, please email hello@compassionatemind.co.uk to let us know, as non-attendees will not receive a certificate unless we are informed of your circumstances.

Will this workshop be recorded?

Yes, this workshop will be recorded on zoom. Once the workshop has finished all delegates will receive a follow-up email with the links to view these along with any extra resources. These will be available to view for around 3 months post-event. The recordings are edited, so will be made available roughly a week after the workshop has finished.

Will I get a certificate of attendance?

All attendees will received a certificate upon completion of the course. This will be emailed to you, so please ensure that your details are correct on registration.

Our staff will take a register on each day of the workshop and any non-attendees will not receive a certificate. If you are unable to attend for any reason, please get in touch at hello@compassionatemind.co.uk

What if I am unable to attend?

If you find you are unable to attend this course, please email our admin team via hello@compassionatemind.co.uk as soon as possible. You will be given the option to transfer to another course (within 12 months). Refunds are available if cancellation occurs no less than one month before the start of the course, although we will consider exceptional circumstances.

Prices

If you wish to book via invoice, please click here to download our workshop booking form.

Terms and conditions


All places booked for our event, must be paid for prior to attending the event unless pre-agreed with management. Please note that we cannot confirm your place until we have received payment.

Should you be unable to attend the event, please contact our admin team as soon as possible via hello@compassionatemind.co.uk. Refunds, less the Eventbrite administration fee, will be made if cancellations are received in writing up to one month before the event. Any cancellations received after this time will not be eligible for a refund, although we will consider exceptional circumstances.  While refunds for failure to attend cannot be made, you can transfer your event fee to a future event that will take place within 12 months of your booking without an additional penalty.

Please note that information about the event and venue are subject to change and cancellation. Occasionally, an event may have to be cancelled or postponed.  We will endeavour to inform you of any changes and cancellations as soon as possible via email. We cannot take responsibility for any resulting costs you may incur for travel, accommodation, any other related goods or service or other compensation should an event cancellation occur.

For all face-to-face events, lunch provided at the event will be vegetarian and will include eggs, but no meat or fish (though vegan options will also be made available). However, please advise us of any dietary requirements in the notes section whilst booking online and we will do our best to accommodate your request.