While it is important not to push clients too hard or too fast, meaningful change and deeper conversations also do not usually happen through complete passivity. Sometimes progress requires gently moving the conversation forward and carefully exploring areas clients may naturally avoid. In this video, Ken uses a boxing analogy to explain this balance. Instead of going for the “knockout punch” too early, effective engagement often involves gentle “jabs”, small, thoughtful step

Premium Members: Don’t overlook one of the most valuable tools available to you on the Premium Resource Hub. Along with your worksheets, you also have access to Facilitator Guides designed to help you run them more effectively in real clinical settings. These aren’t just instructions—they include: Practical ways to structure sessions Strategies to improve engagement Clinical insights grounded in evidence-based approaches (MI, CBT, harm reduction, and more) The goal is simple: