Most evidence-based practitioners are now well aware of the impact of yellow flags, fear avoidance, and maladaptive beliefs around chronic pain. However, many still feel lost when it comes to the practical "how-to" of effectively addressing them.
This session will cover some advanced Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills that chiropractors can use in a collaborative, patient-centered approach to foster genuine lifestyle change.
This actionable session will cover how to determine the stage of readiness your patient is currently at, and ways to nudge them further along without encountering resistance or disrupting the trust and rapport. This allows practitioners to move beyond simply identifying maladaptive beliefs, and instead confidently guiding patients towards sustainable change and improved outcomes. You'll leave feeling empowered to transform your clinical interactions and enhance patient engagement with these simple yet powerful communication strategies.
Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Utilise the "Stages of change" Model to identify how far along the process of behaviour the patient is currently
- Know when and where to use advanced MI tools like "EPE" and "Readiness Rulers" to educate patients effectively, and introduce new pain science concepts without triggering resistance.
- Recognise common communication roadblocks and adapt their approach to foster a more collaborative and patient-led journey towards improved pain management and lifestyle change.
