Dietitians of Canada's Counselling for Behaviour Change course is an evidence-based, self-paced learning program that provides insights on counselling strategies that support behaviour change. The program includes illustrative examples of effective counselling, worksheets and practical tools to use with clients, including access to the Instigating and Implementing Eating and Physical Activity Behaviour Change: A Lifestyle Intervention Manual and Toolkit. Fee to access the course.

  2018-11-26 – Course

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding counselling strategies.

  2022-03-15 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

Background information that provides an overview of counselling models that are applicable to dietetic practice.

  2024-02-28 – Background

A HEARTS technical package for cardiovascular disease management in primary health care from the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with others including the American Heart and Stroke Associations.

          2019-04-08 – Manual/Guide

An advocacy-related, bilingual fact sheet from Dietitians of Canada outlining where nutrition counselling by dietitians can reduce client’s risk of developing diabetes and improve eating behaviours.

  2018-10-25 – Handout

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding the outcomes of dietitian interventions.

  2024-02-29 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence