Resources

Required reading How to (NOT) give advice (Artesani Blanks, 2017) What is the best way to give advice? New research examines the best way to give people advice (Markman, 2010) Additional reading Why facts don’t change our minds (Clear, 2020) The art of giving and receiving advice (Garvin & Margolis, 2015)  Note: You can read four free HBR […]

Learning outcomes & presentation

Learning outcome Describe when and how to integrate subject matter expertise into the conversation  Presentation Presented by Shivaun Conn, BSc(Nutr)Hons, APD, AN, Dietitian, Nutritionist and Health Coach, & Sharon Curtain, Dietitian and Health Coach https://player.vimeo.com/video/495064112

Resources

Required reading On the importance of nonverbal communication in the physician–patient interaction (Schmid Mast, 2007) Additional reading Non-verbal communication (SkillsYouNeed.com) Nonverbal communication (Good Therapy, 2020)   Links may expire – If you find any links are not working, please let us know via info@lifestylemedicine.org.au.

Learning outcomes & presentations

Learning outcome Describe non-verbal communication  Presentations Joe Navarro – the power of non-verbal communication TED talk (12:55 minutes) (Navarro, 2020) https://www.youtube.com/embed/fLaslONQAKM Reading minds through body language (11:58 minutes) (Franklin, 2017) https://www.youtube.com/embed/W3P3rT0j2gQ Eye understand: the power of non-verbal communication (16:37 minutes) (Budding, 2018) The importance of being inauthentic (20:49 minutes) (Bowden, 2013) https://www.youtube.com/embed/rk_SMBIW1mg Reading body language (27:34 minutes) (Driver, […]

Resources

Required reading Building rapport (SkillsYouNeed.com) How to make instant connections: Building rapport is more than just small talk (Robbins) What is unconditional positive regard in psychology? (Ackerman, 2020b) Additional reading What is self-efficacy theory in psychology? (Ackerman, 2019) Self-determination theory of motivation: Why intrinsic motivation matters (Ackerman, 2020a) Self-efficacy (Bandura, 1994) Videos Six techniques to […]

Learning outcomes & presentation

Learning outcomes Describe techniques you can integrate into each engagement to build trust and rapport, and support the patient’s autonomy  Describe how you can promote the patient’s self-efficacy  Describe unconditional positive regard  Presentation Presented by Kim Poyner, RN, Practice Nurse, Health Coach https://player.vimeo.com/video/491946185

Resources

Required reading The three keys to change (Deutschman, 2007) Additional reading General Practitioners’ recommendations of self-directed-exercises for musculoskeletal problems and perceived barriers and facilitators to doing so: A mixed-methods study (Gillman et al., 2018) Videos Eve Ekman on cultivating emotional balance (78 minutes) (Greater Good Science Center, 2003)Eve Ekman presents a workshop on stress/burnout, and […]

Learning outcomes & presentation

Learning outcomes Describe the benefits of healthcare professional self-care. Describe the importance of role modelling in providing effective healthcare. Explain how prioritising self-care translates into better physician-patient relationships. Presentation Presented by Dr Jenny Brockis, Medical Practitioner https://player.vimeo.com/video/491935929

Resources

Required reading Top tips to deal with challenging situations: Doctor-patient interactions (Hardavella et al., 2017) This article is the framework for the course assessment. At the end of the course, you will create a plan for your interactions (as mentioned in Table 3). Additional reading 6 common myths that get in the way of effecting […]

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