A co-operative relationship between the person and the professional in behaviour change interventions is facilitated when the professional:

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Spends more time listening to the person than talking.

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Reviews behavioural data with the person and fills out a checklist to ensure comprehensiveness.

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Anticipates the next response, so the person feels understood.

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Uses ‘why’ questions to seek clarification of unusual behaviours.

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