EP. 070: From Resistance to Commitment - Achieving Behavior Change in Therapy with Serena Simmons
Release Date: 11/02/2024
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info_outlineIn this episode of the Physiotutors podcast, Kai interviews Serena Simmons, a seasoned psychologist with over 30 years of experience, about behavioral change and patient buy-in in healthcare. Serena highlights the challenges that healthcare providers face due to the lack of psychological training in their initial education, which often leaves them unequipped to effectively promote behavioral change in patients. She emphasizes the importance of understanding both the practitioner's and the patient's psychology to foster meaningful interactions and facilitate change. Serena discusses the significance of the patient-provider relationship, suggesting that building trust and rapport is crucial, and that understanding and addressing the patient's intrinsic motivations can lead to better adherence to treatment plans.
Additionally, Serena offers practical advice for healthcare providers, such as spending more time understanding the patient's emotional reasons for seeking treatment and creating small, achievable milestones to reinforce progress. She also stresses the importance of self-awareness and communication skills for practitioners, recommending further education in human psychology and decision-making processes. Serena's insights underscore the need for a holistic approach that combines psychological understanding with clinical expertise to improve patient outcomes. The episode is rich with strategies for enhancing patient engagement, compliance, and overall effectiveness in physiotherapy and other healthcare practices.
Content
00:00 Intro
02:00 Barriers to behavior change
05:19 How to identify psychological factors impeding recovery
08:15 How to create rapport
14:27 Everything starts with you
18:30 How to strengthen your bond with a patient
24:24 How to uncover a patient's "why"
33:40 The benefit of hands-on treatment
35:13 Motivational Interviewing
39:10 My patient doesn't do exercises
46:06 How to secure buy-in
51:09 Recommended reading
53:30 Serena's closing thoughts
54:10 Contact info
54:35 Outro
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