This course is designed for dietetic practitioners, who work in the UK, who wish to develop or enhance their knowledge and skills in relation to promoting behaviour change with service users. It is suited for registered dietitians returning to practice, dietetic assistants, support work force and or apprentices.
This one-day course is a mix of theory and practice. It will introduce the subject of behaviour change and the person-centred approach including some of the evidence base and policy. There will also be some practical activities to help develop your communication skills for working in a person-centred way.
There will be time spent introducing more advanced skills such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural strategies. You will leave having reflected on how you work and with ideas on the next steps to develop your skills further.
By the end of the course (including the pre- and post-course reading/activities) you will:
- Be able to describe what behaviour change is and why this is important
- Be aware of the principles of taking a person-centred approach
- Have considered the service user journey in a dietetic consultation
- Have had the opportunity to practice some key behaviour change skills, including active listening, in a supportive environment
- Have been introduced to skills that can further help behaviour change including goal setting and more advanced skills including motivational interviewing
- Have had the opportunity to reflect on your own practice and consider how you can develop your behaviour change skills further back in practice
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