Understanding Patient Motivation And Readiness For Change In Functional Medicine

In today's episode, Brigitte Sager, DNP, explores one of the most essential aspects of functional medicine: evaluating and understanding patient readiness and motivation for change. Learn how to assess where patients are on the readiness spectrum, adapt your approach, and use coaching techniques to guide them toward lasting lifestyle transformations.

Brigitte also shares real-life examples from her own practice, along with strategies for talking to friends and family who may not be ready to hear functional medicine advice. Whether you're a functional nurse, nurse practitioner, or nurse coach, this episode will give you practical tools to navigate patient motivation and help them move forward on their health journeys.

Key Takeaways:

The Trans Theoretical Model: A breakdown of the stages of change and how to apply them in patient care.

How to evaluate patient readiness for change in functional medicine and holistic nursing.

Practical strategies for working with clients and patients not yet ready for lifestyle changes.

Tools for tracking progress and motivating patients to achieve long-term health improvements.

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Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.

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