Course Overview

This program provides Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) with proven techniques for refining their counseling skills — a critical component in promoting positive client behavior change. Nutrition professionals can significantly enhance their clinical expertise, along with client satisfaction and success, by using skillful counseling techniques, especially those that encourage open, productive partnerships. Upon completion of these courses, learners will be positioned to increase their effectiveness and confidence as in-demand nutrition counselors through improved knowledge, skills, and practice.

Key Course Takeaways

Strengthen client interactions using social cognitive learning theory to promote lasting behavior change
Interpret your and your client's nonverbal cues and self-manage during counseling sessions
Combine intuition with your client's perspective to correctly identify nutrition problems and develop solutions
Recognize a client's' specific wants and needs to develop motivational goals aligned with their desire for change
Enhance client confidence in achieving their goals through increased empathy
Customize how you translate nutrition information to a diverse clientele, blending this with your natural communication style

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Beth McKinney

Lecturer

Cornell College of Human Ecology

Lecturer, Cornell College of Human Ecology

Beth McKinney is a lecturer in the College of Human Ecology and former Director of the Cornell University Wellness Program. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences and her Master’s degree in Health Education. Ms. McKinney’s expertise in coaching and counseling spans over 20 years and includes life coaching, nutrition counseling, wellness counseling, and behavior change. She also teaches counseling skills and behavior change techniques to Cornell undergraduates. A Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Certified Intrinsic Coach® with previous experience in both clinical and community nutrition, Ms. McKinney specializes in both nutrition education and behavior change.

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Students from the United States must be Registered Dietitians (RD or RDN)
International students need to have a credential approved by the International Confederation of Dietetic Association -- full list available here

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