Health Behavior Change Text and Evolve eBooks Package, 2e by Pip Mason RGN BSc(Econ) MSocSc

by Stephen Rollnick

This book is the first in its field to offer practitioners a patient-centered method for changing a patient's health behavior. Using brief, structured consultations with the client, the practitioner encourages the patient to take charge of decision-making concerning his/her health. The text clearly outlines the fundamental principles behind the method while applying it to practice.

Genres: Nonfiction, Psychology, Reference

Paperback

First published August 10, 1999

Reviews

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a helpful resource in helping others (and self) think about lifestyle changes leading to better health. After reading this I feel I am better equipped to help my patients toward healthier lifestyles.

[Maan Kawas · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very helpful and practical book that teaches health practitioners and clinical health psychologists how to help their patient consider making necessary changes in their daily lives and lifestyles so as to prevent adverse health consequences as well as maintain good health. This patient-centered approach was developed prominent professionals with year of long years of expertise. Its most important message is that “People change when it is important to them to do so and they feel confident about being able to achieve it”. What is also very beneficial is the explanation of resistance by patients, and how to overcome resistance, and how to raise awareness of importance and build confidence to change, with focus on the importance of using appropriate communication and respect of patients’ decision, even if they decided not to make any changes.