Annette TonkinUnlocking Client Openness: Embracing New Ideas in PhysiotherapyIncorporating effective communication techniques can significantly enhance the impact that health care clinicians have on their clients…Oct 19Oct 19
Annette TonkinThe Sound of Understanding: Embracing Silence in ConversationIn the realm of healthcare, effective communication is not solely about the exchange of information; it is about understanding the profound…Oct 5Oct 5
Annette TonkinThe Art of Deep Listening in Physiotherapy: Avoiding Diagnostic Bias“Recognise what is running through your own mind and then clear away this clutter to make room to hear the other person.” — Oscar TrimboliSep 21Sep 21
Annette TonkinRedefining Balance: Navigating Life’s Choices as a Young ProfessionalIn his book “How to Make It All Work,” David Allen eloquently challenges the widely accepted dichotomy of work-life balance, suggesting…Sep 7Sep 7
Annette TonkinHarnessing Willpower: A Dual Approach for CliniciansIn the words of Charles Duhigg, author of “The Power of Habit,” willpower operates much like a muscle: it can be fortified through practice…Aug 24Aug 24
Annette TonkinFrom Goal Setting to Values Elicitation: A Two-Step Process to Empower Motivation in Healthcare“Our values influence our motivation. If we don’t have strongly held values, we’ll have little motivation. If our values are strong, our…Aug 10Aug 10
Annette TonkinEliciting Change vs. Direct Advice in Patient CareEmbracing Self-Persuasion in Patient CareJul 15Jul 15
Annette TonkinEnsuring Client Success: The MAP Process in RehabilitationWhen it comes to rehabilitation and treatment, clinicians often focus on the technical aspects of exercise prescription. However, the…Jul 13Jul 13
Annette TonkinEmpowering Clients to Solve Their Own ProblemsIn the words of Michael J. Marquardt, “solving others’ problems is exhausting. It is much more effective to provide the opportunity for…Jun 30Jun 30
Annette TonkinEnhancing Patient Engagement: The Power of Complex Reflections in HealthcareComplex reflections are a crucial component of Motivational Interviewing (MI), a counselling approach developed by William R. Miller and…Jun 29Jun 29