Communicating for behaviour change
Helping clients harness motivation and recognise strengths to achieve their health and wellbeing goals
The presentation describes:
- The skill of active listening
- Open questions that evoke insight for change
- Reflecting the client’s words, thoughts and feelings
- How summaries can highlight motivation for change
- The use of affirming language
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About the Presenter
Sharon Curtain, B.Sc. MND. Dietitian & Health Coach
Sharon is a dietitian and health coach with twenty years’ experience in clinical and corporate nutrition. She is the creator and author of the Diploma of Health Coaching, a nationally accredited qualification. Sharon initially studied health coaching to support her clients adopt healthier behaviours. She identified the need for an evidence based, health coaching qualification based on Australian Standards. This led to her consulting with industry to develop the nationally accredited Diploma of Health Coaching. She is passionate about raising the standard of health coach training and increasing awareness of the benefits health coaching skills can offer health professionals.
Registration includes
- Access to a recording of the webinar
- Presentation notes
- Multiple choice questions and answers
- Suggested further reading
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