Can AT Outcomes be Improved using Personality Profiling?

Webinar -
Filmed Thursday 20th Feb 2025

As an OT, you know how crucial it is to quickly build trust and understanding with your clients—but what if you could do it even faster and more naturally?

In this dynamic training, you’ll discover powerful communication strategies that seasoned clinicians use to connect with clients instantly and set the stage for success. The right rapport can make all the difference in ensuring your clients feel confident in their assessments and trials, leading to better outcomes.

Walk away with practical, easy-to-apply techniques that you can start using right away to improve your AT assessments, trials, and recommendations. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to refine your communication skills and elevate your practice!

Learning Outcomes

  1. Explore the Literature: Understand the therapeutic use of self and the importance of rapport-building strategies in effective client relationships.
  2. Personality Profiling: Learn how to use personality profiling to tailor your communication and enhance client engagement during AT assessments and trials.
  3. Case Studies: Analyse real-world examples to see how communication strategies improve client outcomes in various AT scenarios.
  4. Communication Shortcuts: Discover practical communication techniques that help you quickly match clients’ preferences and build trust with ease.
  5. Interactive Q&A: Engage in a comprehensive discussion, share insights, and gain clarification on how to implement these strategies in your practice.

Karen Maurer

Karen Maurer is an Occupational Therapist with over 27 years’ clinical experience, who runs Capable Spaces, a boutique community-based Occupational Therapy service in Newcastle NSW. Karen and her team support adults with progressive neurological conditions, palliative care and spinal cord injuries, using interventions to help people live as independently as possible in their homes, such as assistive technology, home modifications, home automation, and technology access. Karen has a passion for providing clinical supervision and practical training, supporting clinicians to grow their scope of practice to help maximise people’s independence, function and safety in the community.
Patrick Jones - Course author