Clients tell us where they are in the process of change.  In Tip #69 we looked at change talk, the specific client language we hear when a client is moving toward change. We support the change process by reflecting change…

I am frequently asked for guidance on structuring client sessions. Do you just ask what the client is interested in talking about and then go with the flow? Or do you follow a careful structure to make sure you cover…

Being overwhelmed is a familiar feeling for most of us. You feel it when there is a lot to do in limited time.

We all need at times to refer a client to a colleague or to an additional health professional.

Guilt and shame often arise in nutrition counseling, so it’s useful to understand these feelings.

Communication is never perfect. We guess our client’s meaning all the time, and this is normal in human interaction.

Over and over I hear: “What should I do when family members or friends ask for nutrition advice?” “I want to start a practice and figure I’ll start by counseling friends.” “My cousin eats too much. How can I talk…

You are ending a session, and the client asks “just one more question.” It may be an important question that deserves a thoughtful response.

Doing nothing is not easy.

Curiosity is… a state in which you want to learn more about something an emotion related to inquisitive behavior the tendency to ask questions, investigate or explore the desire to know what is happening or has happened