Communication Skills Seminar for Kick-ass Doctors
with Marcus Greatheart MD MSW
An 8-week practical course for all physicians working in any setting. In this course you will review and practice:
An 8-week practical course for all physicians working in any setting. In this course you will review and practice:
- Micro-skills in counselling (Paraphrasing, Active listening, Summarizing, etc.)
- Process skills (Self-awareness, Presence, Transference/counter-transference)
- Overview of strengths- and trauma-informed practice
- Intro to Motivational Interviewing
Next session:
Tuesdays from 5:30-7pm PDT
January 12 to March 2, 2021
(week of Feb 9 participants meet individually with Dr. Greatheart and catch up on course material)
Tuesdays from 5:30-7pm PDT
January 12 to March 2, 2021
(week of Feb 9 participants meet individually with Dr. Greatheart and catch up on course material)
FAQ Section
How many calls am I expected to attend? We meet as a group 7 times over 8 weeks. In week 5 there will be no group class, however you’ll meet with Dr.Greatheart one-on-one at a mutually agreed upon time. You are not required to attend any of the sessions, however the best outcomes occur within the live group learning experience.
Will calls be recorded? To allow for participants who missed sessions to catch up, seminar sessions are recorded and available on our secured site until our last meeting. By participating, I give permission for Greatheart Health Leadership to post a recording of our seminar sessions for other registered participants to review. GHL will not otherwise sell or otherwise share the recording to outside sources without your permission.
Is there a workbook? Yes. A PDF will be emailed to you prior to the course.
How are you guaranteeing confidentiality? We cannot guarantee confidentiality. Will will discuss confidentiality and professionalism as group ground rules. As designated professionals, we maintain the duty to report any instance wherein a child or vulnerable person is reported to be at risk.
What if I’m unable to complete the course due to having a complex practice? Recordings of past sessions are available until 1 week (?) after the course ends. You are responsible for completing the course in your own time. We do not provide refunds due to the confidential nature of the course.
Will there be 1:1 time with the trainer? Yes, you’ll schedule a 20 minute coaching session with Dr. Greatheart during week 5. Additional coaching sessions are available for purchase.
Is this offered only to physicians in Canada? No. Physicians from anywhere are able to participate. The program is offered only in English and participants are expected to have a university-level English language abilities.
What technology do I need to participate? You’ll need a Mac or PC computer with webcam, microphone, access to high-speed Internet and the downloaded Zoom videoconference platform.
How many calls am I expected to attend? We meet as a group 7 times over 8 weeks. In week 5 there will be no group class, however you’ll meet with Dr.Greatheart one-on-one at a mutually agreed upon time. You are not required to attend any of the sessions, however the best outcomes occur within the live group learning experience.
Will calls be recorded? To allow for participants who missed sessions to catch up, seminar sessions are recorded and available on our secured site until our last meeting. By participating, I give permission for Greatheart Health Leadership to post a recording of our seminar sessions for other registered participants to review. GHL will not otherwise sell or otherwise share the recording to outside sources without your permission.
Is there a workbook? Yes. A PDF will be emailed to you prior to the course.
How are you guaranteeing confidentiality? We cannot guarantee confidentiality. Will will discuss confidentiality and professionalism as group ground rules. As designated professionals, we maintain the duty to report any instance wherein a child or vulnerable person is reported to be at risk.
What if I’m unable to complete the course due to having a complex practice? Recordings of past sessions are available until 1 week (?) after the course ends. You are responsible for completing the course in your own time. We do not provide refunds due to the confidential nature of the course.
Will there be 1:1 time with the trainer? Yes, you’ll schedule a 20 minute coaching session with Dr. Greatheart during week 5. Additional coaching sessions are available for purchase.
Is this offered only to physicians in Canada? No. Physicians from anywhere are able to participate. The program is offered only in English and participants are expected to have a university-level English language abilities.
What technology do I need to participate? You’ll need a Mac or PC computer with webcam, microphone, access to high-speed Internet and the downloaded Zoom videoconference platform.