no one method fits all clients individuals vary in how they learn, process and use information ...
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No one method fits all clients Individuals vary in how they learn,
process and use information Clients are at varying stages of
readiness to change behaviors Interaction that engages the client is
most effective
Engages the client Provides opportunity for questions and
feedback May be individual or group sessions Helps client identify individual goals or
important issues
Individual participant-centered nutrition counseling must be used at:› Certifications and Mid-Certifications› High-Risk Counseling with RD
Client-centered nutrition education Motivational interviewing
Group education techniques may be used for low-risk contacts at follow-up visits
Facilitated Group Discussion Interactive Nutrition Activities Demonstrations Group Classes
Client-centered nutrition education› Involves participant in decision making and
problem solving› Focuses on the client’s needs› Uses the Stages of Change model for
behavior change› Requires time to establish rapport with
client› Most effective when discussions with client
are ongoing
Pre-contemplation› Unaware of problem or
unwilling/discouraged when it comes to changing
Contemplation› Acknowledges there is a problem but not
quite ready to make a commitment to change
Preparation› Ready to change in the near future. Needs
to develop a plan to succeed
Action› Actively engaged in change› Requires great commitment of time and
energy
Maintenance› Reviews progress made during action
phase› Struggles to prevent relapses› Needs to identify problem areas and obtain
support
Motivational Interviewing:› Helps client explore and resolve uncertainty › Focuses on the client’s needs› Uses the Stages of Change model for
behavior change› Focuses on areas of conflict between values
and actions› Requires time to establish rapport with client› Most effective when interactions with client
is ongoing
Facilitated Discussion› Discuss a specific topic, share questions
and knowledge with others› Focuses on client’s needs› Develops relationships between clients› Clients learn from one another› Requires members to be familiar with topic› Requires skill development of staff› Group may get “side-tracked”
Breastfeeding Support Groups New Parents Group Mothers of Toddlers Group New Mothers-to-Be Group
Engages client in activities such as:› Games› Art projects with nutrition theme› Word Puzzles› Storytelling› Find the answer quiz
Address multiple learning styles Develop skills Fun Some clients may not feel comfortable
interacting in group
Involve clients in actions that reinforce new skills
Attracts and holds attention Easily understood Convincing Clients must be present to benefit from
experience Mishaps may occur
How to mix formula How to use/clean a breast pump Using a specific food Cooking demonstrations
Focuses on a specific topic Led by a qualified staff person Clients participate in set activities
during class Time for questions and answers
included May be uncomfortable for some clients Less flexibility
The importance of Vitamin D Developmental stages of infant feeding Menu planning Shopping on a budget Choosing healthy snacks
Can be designed to meet most components of effective nutrition education
Used for secondary low risk nutrition education
Market as event, not a class Reduces staff burnout
Baby Shower –for pregnant women and breastfeeding promotion
Kicking It with WIC—Physical activity Fruit and Vegetable Parade Brushing Buddies Pyramid Circus