Change Talk: Childhood Obesity 2.4

How can healthcare providers effectively engage with patients and families to enhance their motivation to change health behaviors? And how can they support those who are undecided about making a change?

Change Talk: Childhood Obesity™ offers a role-play simulation designed to help you explore these scenarios as a healthcare provider. This interactive tool allows you to practice conversations with virtual parents and their children, applying Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques such as reflective listening and addressing resistance. The aim is to assist individuals in identifying their motivation for change and creating an action plan. The simulation covers various topics, including sugary drinks, breastfeeding, and picky eating.

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a patient-centered approach supported by evidence that aims to boost intrinsic motivation for altering health behaviors. Research indicates that healthcare providers can effectively utilize MI as a counseling strategy to collaborate with patients in delving into their mixed feelings about change, ultimately aiding them in defining objectives and formulating a plan of action. Rather than dictating what needs to change, the focus is on empathetically listening to patients and empowering them to find their own drive for transformation.

• FEATURES
• 1. Learn Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques for effective patient communication and behavior change facilitation.
  2. Engage in simulated role-play conversations with animated virtual parents and children, receiving personalized feedback from a virtual coach along the way.
  3. Access a convenient pocket guide of MI techniques for quick skill refreshing whenever needed.