Neuro-Coaching for Occupational Therapists
Are you an OT working with clients who shut down, resist or lose interest?
Want simple, brain-based tools to build buy-in and boost engagement?
This hands-on workshop shows you how to use neuro-coaching to shift tricky sessions, co-create goals that matter and keep therapy on track.
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When: 12th May 2025 at 12.00pm AEST
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Online via Zoom
What you will learn
In this workshop, you will gain practical knowledge and tools to:
- Understand core neuroscience concepts related to motivation, engagement and participation
- Recognise when and why clients disengage – and what’s happening in the brain
- Use coaching models like GROW, Motivational Interviewing and OPC in OT practice
- Co-create meaningful goals and increase client buy-in using brain-based strategies
- Pivot when sessions go off track using practical “coaching moves” and repeatable phrases
- Build rapport, safety and co-regulation into your therapy sessions for better outcomes
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is designed for occupational therapists who:
- Work with clients who are disengaged, resistant or unsure about the therapy process
- Are early in their OT career (0–5 years of experience) and seeking to boost clinical impact
- Support participants in community, NDIS or clinic-based settings
- Want practical strategies to enhance client engagement across the lifespan
Whether you're working with teens, parents or adults post-injury, this workshop will give you the tools to transform your sessions and build stronger therapeutic relationships.
Why attend?
In this workshop, you will:
- Gain insight into the neuroscience behind disengagement and motivation
- Learn how to apply coaching techniques within OT sessions
- Increase client buy-in and co-create goals that matter
- Access ready-to-use scripts, language prompts and practical tools
- Strengthen your ability to respond flexibly and confidently when sessions go off track
This workshop empowers you to bridge brain science and occupational therapy – turning tricky sessions into meaningful progress.
Workshop Duration: 2 Hours
Cost: $120.00
About the Presenter
Laura McNab is a dedicated community-based Occupational Therapist with 9 years of experience in community work, including 5 years as an OT. She has worked extensively with organizations such as the YMCA and Child Safety, where she developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by preteens and teens. This experience has fueled her passion for supporting young people, particularly in the NDIS space.
Specialising in complex cases, Laura is skilled in using evidence-based approaches to engage teens and preteens, manage challenging behaviours, and align therapy goals with stakeholder priorities. Her expertise includes leveraging frameworks like attachment theory and developmental milestones, integrating standardised assessments such as the BRIEF and the Sensory Profile, and using tools like Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) to ensure measurable progress.
Through this training, Laura aims to empower fellow occupational therapists with advanced strategies for enhancing their practice, advocating effectively within the NDIS framework and ultimately supporting young people in achieving meaningful participation and independence.
