Engaging and Motivating Difficult Clients seminar
This seminar is for counsellors, mental health workers, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, dieticians, deputy principals, youth workers, and other helping professionals.
In this fun and practical seminar, you will learn how to
- Transform a resistant client into someone who is keen & motivated to help themselves
- Get clients who are reluctant to talk convincing you of the reasons they need to change
- Successfully apply client strengths to their problem behaviour or situation
- Help clients maintain their motivation after setbacks and refine their plan for change
- Significantly improve outcomes with only minor adjustments to your approach
About the presenter
Ken Warren BA, M Soc Sc is one of Australia’s leading practitioners and speakers in the field of counselling. He draws on 23 years experience working with people with drug-related and mental health problems, students with extreme problematic behaviour, aggressive and violent individuals, and couples and co-workers in conflict.
Ken has been a regular columnist for a number of newspapers and the national journal, Counselling Australia. His newsletter is received by over 8000 education, health, and welfare professionals.
Ken is a great speaker for your next conference or training day. He can be contacted through 0406 402 800 or
What people are saying
"Ken's presentation was clear, to the point, and filled with interesting real-life scenarios. Can't wait to practise what I've learned." Barbara Pavlich, Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health Unit, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
"Ken’s program on Motivating Difficult Clients was presented with the accumulated insight of an experienced professional. We appreciated the balance and professionalism of his delivery, not least his humour which made for easy listening.” Gary Christian, Director of National Program, ADRA Australia
”Ken did a wonderful job to alter my thinking in such a way that I now have the confidence to counsel students in a more meaningful way.” Astrid Neiberding, Year Co-ordinator, Pimlico SHS
Your registration includes
- An interactive and enjoyable seminar
- Three bonus e-books valued at $99
- Comprehensive notes
- A great morning tea and lunch
- A certificate of attendance
- Networking with other professionals
How much does the seminar cost?
3 or more registrations: $230 per person
Early-bird registration: $259 if paid 2 weeks prior
Normal registration: $299
Can't make any of these seminars?
If you can't make any of these seminars, you can purchase Ken's Engaging and Motivating Difficult Clients package which includes:
- The PowerPoint presentation from his seminar together with his commentary
- Comprehensive notes from the seminar
- Three bonus e-books related to the topic, valued at $99.
This downloadable package is valued at $220, but is yours for $110 in total.
You can place your order by telephoning 0406 534 800 or emailing
Remember that Ken is also available to conduct this training at your workplace. He can be contacted through 0406 402 800.
Your no-risk 100% money-back guarantee
We guarantee that if you apply the strategies taught over the following 6 months and they do not result in significantly improved outcomes in your work with difficult clients, then we will give you a full refund. You can't be fairer than that!
REGISTER NOW by choosing one of the following options
- Pay by credit card on our secure website through the Add to Cart links below and immediately receive your 3 bonus e-books.
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Register 1 person only for the Kingaroy seminar
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- Download and complete the seminar flyer and then fax to (07) 3337 9875 (using the area code) or post to Positive People Solutions at PO Box 54 Cotton Tree Qld 4558, making your cheque payable to Positive People Solutions.
- Contact us directly by emailing your details to or telephoning 0406 534 800
Tax deductibility
This seminar is fully tax-deductible when purchased as an employment-related expense.
Cancellations
- People who cancel their registration, one week or more prior, are eligible for a full refund minus a $44 administrative fee.
- Cancellations less than one week prior are non-refundable, but can be transferred as a credit towards a future seminar with us.
- People who do not give any notice of their non-attendance are not eligible for a refund or credit.
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