KINES 457 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Kinesiology, Mental Health Counselor
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Doesn"t mean they just don"t want to do it . Likely they haven"t exercised and don"t feel good about it. If everyone exercised regularly after 1-2 sessions kinesiology professionals wouldn"t need to exist. Be pleasant, upbeat and understanding in all reactions. Let them know you are always there, would be happy to pick up the relationship later. Let them know that if they didn"t like working with you personally, you can offer to assign them to a different health coach. Don"t be judgmental or rude: chatty. Goal: establish a balance between a nice rapport and allowing them to take way too much of your time. Don"t be afraid to interrupt: busy. I only need 10 minutes stick with it. Don"t get angry, be understanding and reassuring. Let them off the hook and maintain a positive attitude: emotional. Clients may redirect frustration and disappointment about their programs into anger aimed towards you. The person has a right to feel badly.
