Health & Wellness Coaching Fundamentals: Psychology of Behavior Change

XMED-521 - Health & Wellness Coaching Fundamentals: Psychology of Behavior Change

Course Description

This course will set the fundamentals of Health and Wellness coaching by explaining the foundation of behavior change science, exploring associated behavior change theories, practicing an evidence-based communication strategy for advancing health behavior change, Motivational Interviewing. Subject matter will incorporate scholarship from the fields of psychology and public health and class activities will include application of behavior change theories and Motivational Interviewing techniques.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Describe the role of behavior in illness and disease prevention
Identify factors that contribute to the acquisition of negative health behaviors
Evaluate origins, key components, and critiques of major models of behavior change
Compare different strategies for helping clients change their health behaviors
Define ambivalence and how it impacts communication about health behavior change
Practice Motivational Interviewing as a strategy for encouraging health behavior change

Enroll Now- Spring 2025 Non-Credit

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