S6: E4 Effective Conversations about Behavior Change with Coach Bob Jones
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Sports can be a big part of a young person’s life, and few know this better than Coach Bob Jones who has been coaching youth football for more than 30 years! Caring adults – including coaches – can use sports to connect with young people in many ways and can provide valuable opportunities to talk with youth about behavior change. Join us for this chat with Coach Bob Jones about how he intentionally builds relationships with young people through sports and navigates conversations about positive behavioral changes!
Chapter 11: Effective Conversations about Behavior Change by Samuel D. McQuillan of the University of South Carolina discusses how some of the most effective ways to encourage positive behavioral changes in a mentee are to ask questions, engage in active listening, and express empathy and understanding.
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