CHANGING BEHAVIOUR IN HEALTHCARE

A 1-day seminar

BEHAVIOUR CHANGE SKILLS are seen as important in influencing health behaviour, but there is a lack of agreement and understanding about what is meant by 'Behaviour Change Skills' (BCS). BCS are a combination of psychological approaches which can be applied in traditional clinical settings and are evidence based.
These are 'Motivational Approaches' (adapted from Motivational Interviewing) and 'Cognitive Behavioural Approaches' (adapted from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy).
In order to use these effectively with patients/clients, professionals need a good understanding of the theory underlying health behavioural change and good interpersonal skills.

This 1-day course sets out to provide both.

WHAT HEALTHCARE SETTINGS ARE APPROPRIATE?

Behaviour change is appropriate in: Coronary Heart Disease, Obesity, Diabetes, Pain/Backpain, Smoking, Alcohol, Depression and Anxiety etc. Osteoporosis; Patients on medication/exercise/relaxation programmes.

WHO WILL BENEFIT?

Nurses, Doctors, (including GPs) Health Visitors, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other Primary Care Staff including dieticians. Occupational Health Staff, Diabetes, Pain & CHD specialists, NSF Leads, Counsellors.

WHAT IF I DO NOT FIT INTO THESE CATEGORIES?

The seminar is suitable for anyone working in healthcare whose patients/clients need to change their behaviour.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the day participants will :

• Be convinced of the need for a client-centred approach as a key ingredient for motivating change;
• Be aware of the variety of skills required to be an effective 'behaviour change' agent, & have practised some of those skills;
• Have some confidence in using some of the tools & strategies for motivating their clients to live healthier lives.

Have identified three things they need to do as a result of the day's training to help motivate their clients more effectively.

PROGRAMME

Registration 8.45 am - 9.30 am

0930-1030: SESSION 1:

Behaviour Change: different methods

Some underlying theory. Setting the scene for understanding the practical reality of helping patients change behaviour.

Being client-centred - qualities & skills

The prerequisites for successfully supporting your clients/patients. The right attitude, an open mind & the full range of skills: listening, reflecting, summarising and affirming.

1030-1100: COFFEE

1100-1200:

Motivating change - specific strategies

Building up your took kit of techniques to use in a flexible way in response to every patient's needs.

Evidence base for this different way of working

Some ammunition to convince you, your colleagues & your managers that this approach makes sense.

1200-1215: Discussion /questions

1215-1330: LUNCH BREAK

1330-1500: SESSION 3:

Active & Reflective listening

Realising the power of the most undervalued skill. Believing in it & getting some practice!

Establishing readiness to change

Understanding where patients/clients sit in the whole change process and how best to help.

1500-1515: TEA

1515-1600: SESSION 4:

Importance and confidence

Assessing & developing the two key elements of motivation

The ambivalence grid

Helping patients/clients through the pros & cons of contemplating change

Questions and Answers

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ENROLMENT

Tuition: £110 + vat [£129.25] or £99 + vat [£116.33 ] group rate (per person 3+ delegates)
ALL REFRESHMENTS & LUNCH INCLUDED.

Enrolment by post/fax/phone/online to:

Talking Life Seminars, PO Box 1 Wirral CH47 7DD

Tel: 0151-632-0662 (Fax 0151-632-1206)

www.talkinglife.co.uk Cheques to: Talking Life

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We accept all major credit cards/switch - Invoices sent to authorising bodies only.

Group registration:
Please photocopy & send in one envelope, enrolment form for each qualifying person in the group

Closing Date: 1 week prior to seminar.

Cancellations after this date will not be refunded but, where possible, an alternative seminar date may be offered. Cancellations before the close date will attract an administration fee of £20 per delegate + vat Confirmation, detailed maps & timetables will be sent to all delegates approx. 7 days prior to the Seminar.

THE SPEAKERS

DYMPNA PEARSON, SRD, DipADP has played a key role in developing Behaviour Change Skills training for the dietetic and other healthcare professions. A State Registered Dietician, she has extensive experience of working in different clinical settings and has been responsible for developing NSF services for Coronary Heart Disease and Diabetes. This included delivering training on lifestyle change to multidisciplinary teams. She is a well known, lively and respected trainer in the NHS.

PAULA HUNT, BSc (Hons), SRD, was involved in the creation & delivery of the Health Education Authority's flagship course, 'Helping People Change', during the early 1990's & has become well known for her practical & friendly approach to skills based training. She has run course for the World Health Organisation and is an internationally trained trainer in motivational interviewing. Her book on Changing Behaviour has become an established part of the training of dietetic and fitness professionals.
TALKING LIFE specialises in seminars for health professionals. Its range of seminars have been attended by thousands of health professionals from within and without the NHS.

What delegates say about this course

"Dympna's input was the most memorable of the entire course'
(Practice Nurse, Dublin)

'This confirmed for me how important these skills are for all healthcare professionals'
(Diabetic Nurse, Derby)

''I learnt the most I have ever learnt on a course'
(Dietician, Preston)

'I would wholeheartedly recommend this course to colleagues'
(Occupational Health Nurse, Cardiff)