We are currently offering fully funded training in Empathetic Refutational Interview (ERI) technique developed to help healthcare professionals and support staff in conversations with people who have concerns about vaccination.

The ERI has been developed on a strong foundation of psychological research and testing. It provides a framework for effective conversations by focusing on the underlying reasons for people’s concerns (their psychological ‘attitude roots’) in order to help them make informed decisions about vaccination.

The training covers:

• An introduction to the psychological principles underlying the ERI
• A deep understanding of the ERI technique
• An opportunity to practice and develop confidence in using ERI
• Resources and support to help you develop bespoke training to others in your team

<aside> <img src="/icons/circle-alternate_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/circle-alternate_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> JITSUVAX - Jiu Jitsu with misinformation - is a research project led by the University of Bristol and involving teams across Europe.

Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that coaches people to use the opponents’ force against them, rather than trying to defeat it head-on. We have used this name to reflect how the ERI finds ways of working with people’s motivations rather than fighting them.

Empathetic Refutational Interviewing incorporates Motivational Interviewing techniques and is based around two core psychological principles:

• Identifying the psychological attitude root that underlies concerns about vaccination is key to effective communication.
• Correcting misconceptions about vaccination requires empathy and tailored refutation to enable people to make decisions based on accurate information. </aside>

JITSUVAX Vaccine Conversations: Train the Trainer workshop (two days)

To register interest in this two-day workshop please click here

Please note there are no spaces left on the current round of fully-funded workshops. We may be able to offer further sessions later in the year - please register interest via the link if you would like to be kept informed.

In this workshop we will teach the principles and practice of the ERI as well as enabling you to support team members in using the ERI methodology. This course is recommended if you:

• Want to learn about the theory and practice of the ERI
• Would like to develop your skills in using the ERI
• Would like to be able to pass on your knowledge to a team

The workshop covers the principles of the ERI and the underlying research in depth.

During the course you will get to practice the techniques in a supportive environment . .

We will also help to support you to customise the training in order to deliver bespoke short courses to your team.

Available dates:

• 22-23 May (Weds and Thurs) THIS SESSION IS FULL