Many dietitians quietly admit to dreading certain client sessions — but it doesn't have to stay that way. In this episode, Stephanie shares the four main reasons dietitians dread their sessions, from overcompensating when clients don't change to struggling with boundaries, challenging clients, and the "I know what to do, I just need to do it" consults. You'll walk away with practical strategies to shift from dread to confidence, so you can enjoy your work and feel proud of the impact you're making. If you'd like learn more about the 12 Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program mentioned in this episode you can read more about it here https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/dietitianskillsprogram If you have any questions feel free to email Stephanie at [email protected] or send her a DM on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills

In this episode, Stephanie is joined by Kerry Conlon, a Registered Dietitian and a graduate of the 12 Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program. We discuss how learning and implementing a standardised counselling process in her practice has created a significant improvement in her client retention, better client outcomes and has helped her grow her private practice through more word of mouth referrals. You can DM Stephanie on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills or email me at [email protected] to enquire about the next round of the 12-Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program mentioned inside this episode or you can read more about it here https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/dietitianskillsprogram

In this episode, Stephanie is joined by Alyssa Snow Callahan, a registered dietitian, group practice owner, business coach and mentor for dietitians and the host of the Nourished with Kindness Podcast. Alyssa shares her journey to becoming an Eating Disorder group practice owner and how counselling skills have shaped the client experience she provides. Alyssa shares her insight into building her group practice and shares how to do it in a way that upholds a high quality client experience. You can connect with Alyssa on IG at @nourishedwithkindness and @alyssacallahanrd

In this episode, Stephanie shares how a common issue in dietetic practice - over-educating - is negatively impacting your client retention rate. She breaks down the top 3 reasons this is happening to help you find a solution to reducing over-educating and improving your client retention rate. If you'd like learn more about the client road maps masterclass mentioned in this episode you can read more about it here https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/offers/rEom7Abp If you have any questions feel free to email Stephanie at [email protected] or send her a DM on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills

In this episode, Stephanie shares the 5 biggest myths she hears regularly that may be holding dietitians back from building a sustainable, rewarding private practice and sharing what actually works instead. You can DM Stephanie on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills or email me at [email protected] to enquire about the next round of the 12-Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program mentioned inside this episode or you can read more about it here https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/dietitianskillsprogram

In this episode, Stephanie shares how one of her clients (a dietitian) improved their follow up rate to 98% after completing the Dietitian Counselling Skills Program and the four key things they worked on that can help improve your clients rebooking appointments with you and attending them. DM me on Instragam @dietitiancounsellingskills or email me at [email protected] to inquire about the next 12 Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program mentioned inside this episode or you can read more about it here https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/dietitianskillsprogram

In this episode, Stephanie covers the common reasons clients reschedule their sessions with dietitians and what is within your control to reflect on and consider doing differently for clients to get the counselling the need to keep coming back to see their dietitian. DM me on Instragam @dietitiancounsellingskills or email me at [email protected] to inquire about the 12 Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program mentioned inside this episode or you can read more about it here https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/dietitianskillsprogram

You can learn more about the Creating Client Road Maps Masterclass that was mentioned in this episode here https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/offers/rEom7Abp

In this episode, Stephanie outlines how you can improve your counselling process to have less clients ghosting and more clients coming back to their appointments. DM me on Instragam @dietitiancounsellingskills or email me at [email protected] to inquire about the 12 Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program mentioned inside this episode or you can read more about it here

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In this episode, Stephanie shares an important counselling strategy for setting your clients up for success in their eating behaviour change journey, increasing their tolerance to change and having them wanting to come back to see you for more than just 2-3 sessions. If you're looking for more training and coaching on counselling frameworks that can help you improve client retention and results in your practice, click here to read about Elevate - the 5 week program. The final round of 2024 is starting on Oct 21, 2024. If you're listening to this after this date, send me an email at [email protected] or DM on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills to learn more about the upcoming counselling programs I have available.

In this episode Stephanie shares 6 common misunderstandings of motivational interviewing or client centred care that end up making dietitians feel stuck in their sessions and affecting client retention and results. If you're looking for more training and coaching on counselling frameworks that can help you improve client retention and results in your practice, click here to read about Elevate - the 5 week program. The final round of 2024 is starting on Oct 21, 2024. If you're listening to this after this date, send me an email at [email protected] or DM on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills to learn more about the upcoming counselling programs I have available.