Training & coaching

We specialise in supporting vets to better understand what influences people's decisions around change and how communication plays a central role in this.

Communication takes place through verbal and nonverbal channels; understanding and building skills in both areas can improve our ability to become more effective communicators. Our knowledge of verbal and nonverbal communication within veterinary practice places us in a strong position to support vets who wish to become more effective communicators.

We can deliver webinars, workshops and conference presentations on topics such as behaviour change, effective communication, and body language, all in the context of veterinary practice.

We also provide online and in-person training for individuals and veterinary practices in communication skills, with expertise in Motivational Interviewing and Nonverbal Communication.

‘I just wanted to say a big thank you for your presentation last week!

It was a great refresher for me with my previous knowledge and I know that my colleagues who were new to Motivational Interviewing appreciated it too.’

JO, mixed practice vet

Effective communication & an introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI)

This is a 3-hour training designed for vets to consider the impact of communication on advice giving and how our communication approach can influence vet-client interactions.

We also introduce MI - an evidence-based approach to having better conversations with clients about change - and consider how it can be useful in veterinary practice settings.

This training is for vets who:

want to see their farmers more engaged in health planning
want to have better uptake of their advice
love learning and enjoy building new skills to support their clinical expertise
are new to MI
have had previous training in MI and want a refresher

The course can be delivered online or in-person at your practice.

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Mastering Motivational Interviewing

As Professor David Main stated on The MacVet Podcast, Motivational Interviewing is an advanced form of applying communication skills!

You can become more skilled and confident at using MI in your daily life in practice by attending this course of training and coaching sessions.

That's why we provide this more comprehensive training in MI.

Format:

2 x 3-hour training sessions online or in-person, one month apart
practical sessions to apply the principles of MI to real-life situations
share experiences of using MI in practice with the group - positive and negative experiences all relevant!

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1 to 1 communication skills coaching

Learning and building new skills can feel tough. It's normal to feel vulnerable in the process, particularly when it comes to communication.

Since we first started training communication skills, we recognised the benefits of having support as a follow up from a single training session. That's why we offer one-to-one support so you can share your experiences, ask for feedback and reflect on your progress. Building skills requires practice, persistence and patience.

Find out if you'd benefit from coaching by booking a 30 minute Zoom call.

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