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The Impact of Tone on the Therapeutic Alliance

Introduction The tone of communication holds a paramount importance. The initial interaction between a clinician and a client can significantly influence the therapeutic relationship.  The tone of voice, often a subtle yet potent tool, can lay the groundwork for...

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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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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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Empowering Clients to Solve Their Own Problems: The Role of Clinicians in Behaviour Change and Treatment Implementation

In the words of Michael J. Marquardt, “solving others’ problems is exhausting. It is much more effective to provide the opportunity for them to solve their own problems.”  This concept, though simple, can profoundly transform the approach health care...

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Navigating the Pitfalls: Understanding Common Causes Behind Collaboration Challenges in Physiotherapy

Challenging the Narrative: Rethinking Collaboration in Physiotherapy In the realm of healthcare, collaboration between clinicians and patients is pivotal for successful outcomes. Yet, in physiotherapy, a field deeply rooted in the science of healing and movement, there’s a growing...

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The Art of Negotiation in Client-Centred Care: A Guide for Physiotherapists

Negotiation is a concept often misunderstood as mere bargaining, especially when we think of haggling over prices in a marketplace. However, this interpretation barely scratches the surface of what negotiation truly entails.  In the realm of healthcare, particularly in...

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The Value-Driven ‘Why’: Understanding the Core of Patient Motivation in Healthcare

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...

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