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Helping conversations can have a powerful impact on students that can last far beyond their time at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥. Effective conversations demand subtle skills from the advisor, including attention to our own mindset, managing the flow of conversation, centering the learner's development, and knowing how to best support them in navigating decisions and uncertainty. This workshop will blend learning about theories, with case studies, discussions, and time to practice new skills.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this session learners will be able to:

• Cultivate a coaching mindset of curiosity, openness, and authenticity to facilitate student learning and growth through centering the student in the process.
• Assess needs, establish shared goals, and monitor progress towards outcomes.
• Use interpersonal skills to maintain effective working alliance with clients and an atmosphere of safety and trust through empathy, feedback, reflection, and encouragement.
• Apply client-appropriate student development and learning theories to inform advising conversations from domains such as behaviourism, cognitivism, constructivism, humanism, and connectivism.

Competencies:

• Building Relationships
• Communication
• Client Orientation