The Sound of Understanding: Embracing Silence in Conversation

In the realm of healthcare, effective communication is not solely about the exchange of information; it is about understanding the profound impact of non-verbal cues, such as silence.  Oscar Trimboli, in his work “Deep Listening,” eloquently highlights the transformative...

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The Art of Deep Listening in Physiotherapy: Avoiding Diagnostic Bias

“Recognise what is running through your own mind and then clear away this clutter to make room to hear the other person.” – Oscar Trimboli The profound advice from Oscar Trimboli on deep listening should resonate with healthcare professionals....

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Harnessing Willpower: A Dual Approach for Clinicians

In the words of Charles Duhigg, author of “The Power of Habit,” willpower operates much like a muscle: it can be fortified through practice yet is susceptible to fatigue.  This dual nature of willpower—being both a learnable skill and...

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From Goal Setting to Values Elicitation: A Two-Step Process to Empower Motivation in Healthcare

“Our values influence our motivation. If we don’t have strongly held values, we’ll have little motivation. If our values are strong, our motivation will be equally strong.” – Steve Andreas, NLP Comprehensive In the realm of healthcare, clinicians are...

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Ensuring Client Success: The MAP Process in Rehabilitation

When it comes to rehabilitation and treatment, clinicians often focus on the technical aspects of exercise prescription. However, the success of any intervention lies not just in the what, but also in the how and the when. BJ Fogg,...

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Enhancing Patient Engagement: The Power of Complex Reflections in Physiotherapy

Complex reflections are a crucial component of Motivational Interviewing (MI), a counselling approach developed by William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick. This technique is designed to support and strengthen a person’s own motivation and commitment to change.  A complex...

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Empowering Patient Adherence: The Art of ‘Nudging’ in Healthcare

In the realm of healthcare, the success of treatment often hinges not only on the clinical skills of healthcare professionals but also on the willingness and ability of patients to adhere to prescribed interventions.  “Nudge,” a groundbreaking book by...

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Eliciting Change vs Direct Advice in Patient Care

Embracing Self-Persuasion in Patient Care The quote by Miller and Rollnick from their book “Motivational Interviewing” highlights a pivotal concept in patient care and behavioural change. The central idea is that individuals are more receptive to change and persuasion...

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