How To Effectively Help Anyone Change Their Behaviors

KFG is proud to sponsor a workshop that is designed for anyone who would like to learn more about facilitating change in others. Dr. Ted Klontz is one of the nation’s leading researchers and authorities on why people change. He will address the familiar situation of those who resist another person’s best efforts to help them help themselves. As anyone knows, a significant number of people fail to consistently follow through on even the best of strategies others suggest to change their life for the better.

Research tells us that resistance and ambivalence are the absolute norm for those who express a desire to do something different. The most successful “change agents” understand this and possess skills and tools to help others change. It is our experience that there are a number of tools anyone can use to help others change their self-defeating behavior.

This workshop is designed to give you the opportunity to learn and practice these state of the art, research-supported communication skills and tools. This “change technology” is a valuable aid to help others who are stuck begin to deal with the issues they can’t resolve. It has been demonstrated to increase the effectiveness of behavior change interventions, regardless of the topic, up to 400%. Participants in this residency will have the opportunity to:

• Learn and practice new and effective tools that you can use immediately
• Learn and practice the stages of the change process
• Learn how to uncover the hidden beliefs that keep people stuck
• Learn experiential tools to help you communicate with others more effectively
• Obtain gratifying wisdom that will transform your life, your practice and your profession

The workshop is August 31, 2007, at the Howard Johnson’s Executive Room from 9 AM to 4 PM. The cost is $95. The session is approved by the NBCC, NAADAC, and ASET for 6 hours of continuing education for mental health professionals. To register call 605-343-1400, or click here to register online.