Neuro-Coaching for Occupational Therapists
Workshop Duration: 2Â hours
Cost:Â $120.00
Do you ever wish your sessions had more connection, buy-in and engagement?
This practical session breaks down the brain science behind participation and teaches simple neuro-coaching tools you can use to lift motivation, reduce disengagement and support clients to succeed across daily activities.
Purchase this workshopWhat will you 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.
What's included?
- Gain online access to the workshop – live workshops are delivered via Zoom, while self-paced options include access to recorded sessions
- Download workshop slides and any resources provided by the presenter
- Enjoy six months of access to the recording and resources via your Verve OT Learning Library
- Receive a certificate of completion for your CPD records, available via email upon completion of the workshop
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.
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Quick add to cartWhat Are Others Saying?
"Learned great tips for helping my clients regulate using bottom-up strategies. Gained a greater understanding of how the brain works and affects participation in sessions and daily living."Â
Alyse L, Occupational Therapist
"Beneficial workshop to highlight the clear link between the neuro-linguistic principles practised in coaching and OT."
Erica A, Occupational Therapist
