Practical Strategies for Engaging People with Diabetes
November 17, 12:00 pm CT/11:00 am MT
Living with and managing diabetes can be challenging, particularly when patients are balancing competing priorities, experiencing diabetes distress, facing social or cultural barriers, or are not yet ready to make changes. For health center staff, the challenge is often finding meaningful ways to engage patients while making the most of limited time during clinical encounters.
This practical webinar will focus on strategies for meeting people with diabetes where they are. Participants will explore ways to identify what matters most to patients, recognize readiness for change, and use person-centered, nonjudgmental communication to encourage engagement.
The session will highlight practical communication strategies, including brief motivational interviewing techniques, to help shift conversations from telling patients what they “should” do to working together to identify realistic, meaningful next steps. Patient examples will help demonstrate how these approaches can be incorporated into everyday clinical interactions. The webinar will also explore opportunities for team-based support to help patients work toward their diabetes management goals between visits.
Presenter
Marlisa Brown, MS, RDN, CDCES, CDN
Marlisa Brown, MS, RDN, CDCES, CDN, is a registered dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, chef, author, and healthcare communication specialist. She is president of Total Wellness, where she has worked with more than 32,000 patients and specializes in diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal health, and motivational and behavioral health solutions.
Marlisa has held leadership roles with the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists and the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and has received numerous professional honors, including Diabetes Educator of the Year and Emerging Dietetic Leader. She is the author of five books and has contributed to programs and publications focused on nutrition, wellness, and diabetes care.
A nationally recognized speaker and media contributor, Marlisa has appeared on television and worked with organizations including the American Heart Association, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Diabetes Association, healthcare systems, universities, and major corporations.
