Lifestyle change and related supportLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can recognise the main dimensions of lifestyle change.
You can recognise the phases of a lifestyle change and the factors affecting a lifestyle change.
You understand how a lifestyle change can be supported.
You can describe the principles of a motivational interview.
You can give feedback in a motivational way.

Content

What does the quality of life mean, and what factors increase the quality of life?
What are the phases of a lifestyle change?
What factors motivate a lifestyle change?
How can your strengths be recognised?
What kind of challenges can be involved in lifestyle change?
What does resilience mean?
How do you support a lifestyle change?
What is motivational interviewing, and how do you give feedback in a motivational way?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.