Episode: 69: Not On The Same Page (Yet): Supporting Families Through Different Stages Of Change

In this episode, Caitie is joined by Mikayla and Keely to explore the stages of change through the lens of paediatric allied health: what mismatched readiness looks like in the therapy room, how it plays out in carryover at home, and what it means when a client isn’t on the same page as their parents. They share their lived caseload experience and a few honest reflections, including whether “they’re not ready” is sometimes more about how we’re presenting change than about the family. They dig into practical, coaching-based strategies you can take into your next session, including making the invisible visible, and talk about how therapy itself might need to look different, including working through a young person’s support network when they don’t want to engage directly.  Relevant episode links:  For access to free tools, clinical resources, and early access to Kid Link OT courses, all in your inbox. Join the list at https://mailchi.mp/kidlink/mailing-li... For on-demand learning from the Kid Link team, see our full catalogue of courses here:  https://www.kidlinkeducation.com.au/ This podcast is brought to you by Kid Link Occupational Therapy. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @pip.cast We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live here in Mitcham, Victoria. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and recognise their ongoing connection to the land, waterways, and culture. As we support children and families, we are inspired by the wisdom and care that First Nations peoples have shown for generations. Music by Daniel Pavey  ·  Produced by Michael Daniels