19. Reasons you're dreading your client sessions

About this episode

Stephanie discusses the reasons dietitians dread client sessions and offers strategies to overcome these challenges.

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 info@stephanienotaras.com or send her a DM on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Notaras

Topics covered

• client sessions
• dietitian challenges
• professional boundaries
• client engagement
• counselling strategies

Keywords

• dietitian
• client sessions
• counselling skills
• professional development
• boundaries

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 12 Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program

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