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In 2024, Cadwyn Housing Association, approached Professional Development and Training at Children in Wales following Safeguarding training we had delivered. Having previously accessed Motivational Interviewing training elsewhere, the team were seeking a high-quality refresher tailored specifically to housing officers. Two in person sessions were commissioned, with a further refresher booked for 2025.
The bespoke programme focused on strengthening questioning techniques, deepening understanding of change talk and embedding reflective practice within tenancy support conversations. Delegates particularly valued the structured reflection questions and realistic scenarios.
“Practice thinking more about how I question to get the best out of people.”
“The trainer was very informative and was able to answer any questions we had. She was very clear throughout and made us feel comfortable.”
"Everything was very good. The reflecting questions and the scenarios"
"I liked where we discussed during change, asking what does it look like and if it chages/stays the same."
Similarly, the Early Intervention Locality Team at Bridgend County Borough Council, contacted Professional Development and Training at Children in Wales after receiving our featured training flyer. Two in person sessions were delivered for Family Support Officers and Flying Start staff.
“I will use reflective consultation more going forward.”
“Fantastic facilitator. Super knowledgeable and fun. Loved it.”
"A very interesting course which will be useful going forward in my work."
"Thank you. It has been a fantastic course and really beneficial to my work."
Both commissions demonstrate how we adapt Motivational Interviewing to different professional contexts while maintaining a consistent, evidence informed approach.
If your team would benefit from Motivational Interviewing training tailored to your service context, we would be pleased to design a session that reflects the realities of your workforce and the conversations they have every day.
Contact us to discuss how a bespoke programme could support your organisation.