CFHC

Health Information & Education

a division of California Family Health Council

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Ask for Providing Client-Centered Contraceptive Counseling.
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training@cfhc.org.
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Tips on Providing Client-Centered Contraceptive Counseling

Client-centered counseling is a way of providing education and counseling that best serves the client. By following a few simple guidelines, an educator can determine the client’s true needs, shape a session to their specific requirements, and
deliver quality health.

This training is not currently being offered. Please contact CFHC if you are interested in further information.

This activity-based workshop will help participants learn or enhance the skills necessary to provide true client-centered counseling.

Who Should Attend

  • Medical Assistants
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Health Educators
  • Nurses (LVNs and RNs)
  • Community Health Workers
  • Other interested program staff

Program Topics & Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  • List 3 benefits to being client-centered when providing contraceptive counseling.
  • Explain one challenge to being client-centered, and one way to address that challenge.
  • Identify 3 ways to stay client-centered during a contraceptive counseling session.