Your ability to communicate effectively with clients is paramount to providing quality care. Two models that offer valuable insights into improving your communication skills are Charles Duhigg’s three types of conversations and Lowenbraun & Stephens’ S.A.I.D model. Let’s explore...
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Unveiling the Hidden: Beyond Patient Objections In my previous discussion, I explored how objections are often requests for more information rather than outright rejections. Now, let’s delve deeper into why healthcare professionals might misinterpret these objections and how you...
In his book “How to Make It All Work,” David Allen eloquently challenges the widely accepted dichotomy of work-life balance, suggesting instead that life and work are intrinsically intertwined. This perspective resonates with the notion that life is a...
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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...
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,...
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...
Introduction: The Essence of the ‘Why’ In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, where treatments and technologies advance rapidly, the constant and pivotal element remains the patient’s ‘Why’. This ‘Why’, as emphasised by Simon Sinek, is deeply rooted in the...
Visual imagery is a powerful tool in enhancing the effectiveness of physiotherapy treatments. The quote from W. Timothy Gallwey’s “The Inner Game of Tennis,” “To Self 2, a picture is worth a thousand words,” eloquently encapsulates the importance of...
Introduction: The Power of Words in Therapeutic Dialogues Language is the medium through which we express our thoughts, convey our intentions, and foster change. In therapeutic settings, especially within the realm of physiotherapy, the words we choose can either...
