Objective

  • Explore the nature and needs of individuals at all developmental levels
  • Define the client as a person, persons, group, aggregate or community with whom the clinician is engaged in a professional, therapeutic partnership.
  • Learn how to assist clients in assuming responsibility for their own learning and treatment
  • Discuss ways to develop collaborative partnership relationships with clients which are critical to the success of client centered learning
  • Explore ways to improve communication between clients and clinicians and align their conversations accordingly.
  • Identify information, resources and support for clients that will promote care a way that is evidence informed and respects clients' preferences.
  • Realize the importance for clients to understand the information in order to facilitate effective learning and treatment compliance
  • Define the components of the LEARN model.