Supporting Change: A Client-Centered Approach to Clinical Practice

Change is rarely a straight line, and effective clinical work starts with understanding where a client is in the process. This training introduces a client-centered approach to supporting behavior change using evidence-based strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and the Transtheoretical Model of Change. Participants will explore the factors that influence readiness for change, learn how to identify a client’s current stage of change, and practice selecting interventions that match the client’s needs and level of readiness. The training emphasizes a flexible, modern approach to the stages of change, giving clinicians practical tools they can use to support motivation, reduce resistance, and help clients move toward meaningful, sustainable change.