Dietitian Boss with Libby Rothschild

Counseling Confidence: What to Say in a First Client Session (Even If You're Nervous)


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This episode guides dietitians through their first client session, covering how to handle pre-session anxiety, create a strong opening, frame effective questions, and set manageable goals. It emphasizes the importance of grounding introductions, using open-ended questions, and ending sessions with realistic, collaborative goals. The episode highlights the benefits of structured practice and resources available in the 'library', a membership program offering client rapport-building prompts, motivational interviewing examples, and flexible intake frameworks. It aims to help dietitians build confidence, improve communication skills and achieve better client outcomes.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

  • Overcoming First Session Nerves
  • Starting with a Grounding Introduction
  • Three-Part Opener for Client Sessions
  • Asking Open Anchored Questions
  • Resources for Building Client Rapport
  • Ending Sessions with Collaborative Goals
  • Using a Session Flow Template
  • Practicing with Realistic Simulations
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