Motivational Interviewing Training for Health Professionals: Supporting Patients Toward Behavior Change - Paperback

by Christine W. Thorpe (Author)

This workbook teaches health professionals how to use motivational interviewing to inspire behavior change among their patients.

Author Biography

Dr. Christine Thorpe is department chairperson and assistant professor in the Health and Human Services Department at New York City College of Technology/City University of New York. Her interests include women's health and wellness, health disparities in communities of color, motivational interviewing, holistic nutrition, and health literacy. For the past 5 years, Dr. Thorpe has been the health literacy and cultural competence trainer for the Harold Freeman Patient Navigation Institute. She has also served as a consultant for several health and human services organizations in the New York City tri-state area. Dr. Thorpe is a certified wellness coach and health education specialist with 15 years experience in the health and human services. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Syracuse University, a doctorate in health education and a Master of Education degree in international educational development from Teachers College Columbia University. She also holds memberships in the American Public Health Association and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.