Enhancing Coaching Skills for Dietitians

This product is free for CV-Well members.

This webinar was presented live on November 16, 2022.

This presentation is an exploration into the effectiveness of using coaching skills for engaging patients and clients in lifestyle change. Vivian will review coaching and Motivational Interviewing techniques, as well as provide information gleaned from accumulated knowledge of 20+ years assisting clients and group participants with making habit change a permanent part of life. Vivian dives deeper into practical application of coaching skills to create strong partnerships with our patients and clients. Coaching often increases connectedness, which raises the potential for movement toward positive lifestyle changes.

Note: This presentation is adapted from a longer series Vivian developed for clinical staff at the VA in Southern Arizona to incorporate Coaching practices into their work with Veterans.

CPEU: 1.0
CPE Level: 2
Performance Indicators: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

Learning Objectives

1. Understand importance of using coaching in clinical work
2. Review Motivational Interviewing concepts and
3. Incorporate Deep Listening and Coaching concepts into conversations with patients

Speaker

Vivian Cullen, CPIC, ACC

Vivian has more than 25 years providing wellness workshops and coaching for non-profits, governmental agencies and health centers.

Since retiring from the VA in late 2021, her focus is leading workshops, group retreats and coaching clients who want to ensure their life choices align with their goals and values. Her most rewarding experiences come from helping people define and move toward their goals around life choices/challenges and realizing their own power to make positive changes in their lives.

She holds a BA & MA from Norwich University, a Coaching Certification (CPIC) through Prescott College and is certified (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation.