Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County

Community health center leaders set the tone for planning and culture. This session will present a proven strategic planning methodology that has been utilized in multiple health centers throughout the country. The methodology supports C-Suite members in establishing the tools to create equitable and data-driven strategic plans that help fulfill their mission and goals. As a … Continue reading Strategic Planning Training for Community Health Centers →

Change is hard, but constant, and even more so in our current environment. For decades, organizations have strived to “get it right,” but the truth is, two thirds of change … Continue reading Change Management: Creating Equitable Community Health Centers →

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, person-centered communication style. MI skills were derived from clinical practitioners who demonstrated the importance of genuineness, rapport building, accurate empathy, understanding and acceptance of differing viewpoints with the purpose of identifying priorities and setting goals in pursuit of behavioral change. In accordance with the core values of counseling, MI … Continue reading Motivational Interviewing (MI) →

Conversations about bias and discrimination can easily turn contentious and close opportunities for change when confronted in a way that provokes a fight or flight response (through fear, shame, or guilt). Non-violent communication recognizes that people are more open to new ideas and perspectives when they are rooted in building trust, empathy, safety, and appreciation. … Continue reading Practicing Non-Violent Communication →