A Taste of Motivational Interviewing for Health Education
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A Taste of Motivational Interviewing for Health Education
Speakers: Amanda Gabarda, EdD, MPH, NBC-HWC & Renee Greenwald, MS, NBC-HWC
Health behavior change can be difficult, and as public health professionals we are often called upon to support individuals across a variety of settings in improving their health and wellbeing. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that promotes and strengthens an individual’s own commitment to change. It is used across a variety of settings to support engagement, activation, and positive health behavior change. This session will overview the basics of Motivational Interviewing in health education and the benefits of using it.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this microlearning session, participants will be able to:
1. Recall the importance of health behavior change in public health (5.1.1)
2. Describe Motivational Interviewing and it’s use in health education (6.3.1)
3. Identify core concepts and principles of Motivational Interviewing as applied to health education settings (6.5.4)
Dr. Amanda R. Gabarda, EdD, MPH, MS, CHES®
Senior Director, Clinical Training & Education
UPMC Health Plan
Dr. Gabarda is the Senior Director of Clinical Training & Development at UPMC Health Plan where is responsible for the creation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of training and skill development of lifestyle health coaches and care managers. She has a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Exercise Science from Slippery Rock University, a Master of Public Health from Walden University, and a Doctor of Education in Health and Physical Activity from the University of Pittsburgh. Ms. Gabarda is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach a Certified Health Education Specialist, and a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers.
Renee Greenwald, MS, NBC-HWC
Quality Assurance Coordinator
UPMC Health Plan
Renee Greenwald is a Quality Assurance Coordinator at UPMC Health Plan where she is responsible for training, empowering, and the skill development of health coaches and care managers. She has a bachelor’s in Exercise Science from Slippery Rock University and a master’s in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, specializing in wellness and fitness and wellness coaching from California University of Pennsylvania. Renee is a Nationally Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach.
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