“Everything was amazing, very interactive, Steven knew his stuff!” Motivational Interviewing, July 2025

A huge thank you to everyone from across Staffordshire who attended my Motivational Interviewing course, commissioned by Staffordshire County Council.  The course is child and young person specific, with emphasis on using MI within families and across schools, colleges and support networks.  I entertained an array of learners from across the county.  This included head teachers, teachers, special educational needs staffs, support workers from the DWP, family support staff and school based social workers. 

I created the course bespoke for the assembled learners and I think you can see from the collated feedback, they were MORE than happy with the amount of work I have put into creating such an interactive and much sought after course. 

Onward, ever onward!  Here is the feedback: 

“I would recommend this to anyone and everyone. Steven is absolutely brilliant.”

“I really enjoyed it, it was very engaging. I think it makes a massive difference hearing from someone with lots of first-hand experience of using the techniques.”

“A Brilliant Trainer.”

“This training was brilliant - thank you - highly recommended!”

“Steven was fantastic! Very engaging and kept interest!”

“I would definitely recommend!”

“When working with our pupils and also the parents/carers we support. This is going to be super helpful when working with children and families who might not always like school or have negative experiences with schools.”

“The skills taught will enhance my ability to engage CYP in difficult conversations and support them in being motivated to make changes.”

"I will apply this learning by using motivational interviewing techniques to better understand the reasons behind students’ behaviours and to support them in identifying their own goals. This approach will help build trust, reduce resistance, and encourage positive change, especially for students with SEND who may display challenging behaviours.”

“I really like the six steps to change.  As most of my interviews are by phone, I am going to print it out and use it.”

“I think these skills will be most beneficial to use with my families.”

“I will be able to apply this training in my everyday work life whilst working with children and families. Especially when they feel let down or reluctant to open up and gain support and help.”

“I will apply my learning when speaking to families about their benefits, finances and debts.”

“When supporting adults and children I can apply the learning to my approach to help with a positive outcome.”

“This was a useful tool in encouraging change in young people, especially those unable to see they have the opportunity to make necessary changes.”

“All really valuable and gave me food for thought.  I am very good at listening but advise rather than getting the customer to come to their own conclusions.  I feel this will really help me.”

“I appreciated the chance to try out the techniques it helped me think about what I was saying.”

“I think all topics were thoroughly thought out and great explanation and ways of use were given.”

“I feel everything that was covered in the training was valuable.”

“Everything was amazing, very interactive, Steven knew his stuff!”