Health Behavior and Motivation

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:9.00

Study Course Accepted:06.02.2024 10:03:29

Study Course Information
Course Code:		VPUPK_258		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Psychology		Target Audience:		Psychology
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Aelita Vagale
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppkrsu[pnkts]lv, +37167061587
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		6	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		12
Classes (count)		10	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		20
Total Contact Hours								32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		6	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		12
Classes (count)		10	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		20
Total Contact Hours								32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Introduction to the specialty, basics of psychology in professional activity.
Objective:
Theoretically and practically acquire basic knowledge about health behavior and motivation, on influencing factors, develop communication skills using motivational interview to promote health behavior and patient health behavior and change of eating habits.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Health behaviour and motivation, influencing factors thereof			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
2	Health and disease. Relationship of personality traits to health			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
3	Motivational interview. Phases and content of the motivational interview			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
4	Recent research on the use and effectiveness of motivational interviewing			Classes		2.00	auditorium
5	Basic principles and basic skills of motivational interview			Classes		2.00	auditorium
6	Motivational interview skills training in individual communication.			Classes		4.00	auditorium
7	Using different approaches to health behavior promotion			Classes		2.00	auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Health behaviour and motivation, influencing factors thereof			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
2	Health and disease. Relationship of personality traits to health			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
3	Motivational interview. Phases and content of the motivational interview			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
4	Recent research on the use and effectiveness of motivational interviewing			Classes		2.00	auditorium
5	Basic principles and basic skills of motivational interview			Classes		2.00	auditorium
6	Motivational interview skills training in individual communication.			Classes		4.00	auditorium
7	Using different approaches to health behavior promotion			Classes		2.00	auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Active participation in practical classes, independent acquisition of theoretical sources of literature. Motivational interview training within the study group under the guidance of a teacher. Active participation in classes - role plays, situation analysis and simulation, as well as feedback. At the end of the course in cooperation with a group member (group member in the role of a client) independently according to the given plan to conduct a motivational interview (45 minutes) to change a habit / habit and receive a feedback page according to the given sample, make a written self-reflection on the MI process. Filled in the "Feedback page" according to the given sample. The “Self-reflection sheet” is filled in according to the given sample, also using the entries of the professional development diary.
Assessment Criteria:
Exam task: 1. In cooperation with a group member, a motivational interview was conducted for 45 minutes on a change of a habit, using the knowledge and skills acquired in the lessons. Optional audio / video recording in the lesson 10 min. length – successful / unsuccessful intervention. 2. Completed feedback (“Feedback page”) according to the given sample on the skills of the course member in the motivational interview. 3. Completed “Self-reflection sheet” according to the given sample about your MI skills. 4. “Feedback” and “Self-reflection” pages have been submitted electronically on the date specified in e-studies.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Students define health behaviour, motivation and motivational interview and its basic principles, formulate indications for motivational interview, describe similarities and differences for motivational interview for patients of different ages and personality types in the group and individually. Understand health behaviour patterns, understand the relationship between motivation and health behaviour. Name the basic skills required for the motivational interview, its phases and the possible difficulties and resources in each of them. Know different approaches to health behaviour promotion
Skills:		Apply motivational interview skills according to the structure of the motivational interview. Integrate the acquired theoretical knowledge in practical tasks. Analyse own and other students' work in the study process in simulation situations.
Competencies:		Uses communication skills and motivational interview skills, methods and techniques in a structured task independently. Analyses the basic skills of their motivational interview by doing independent work, filling in the self-reflection sheet. Justifies your opinion with theoretical knowledge. Is able to substantiate and discuss the application of the acquired knowledge and skills in a professional environment.
Clinical Skills:
No.	Skill					Level
1	Application of the body language and facial expression in consulting					B2 - Intermediate level
2	Application of voice and speech qualities in consulting					B2 - Intermediate level
3	Asking questions					B2 - Intermediate level
4	Confrontation					B2 - Intermediate level
5	Discrepancies					B2 - Intermediate level
6	Eye contact in consulting					B2 - Intermediate level
7	Eye contact in group counseling					B2 - Intermediate level
8	Encouraging					B2 - Intermediate level
9	Focusing					B2 - Intermediate level
10	Group contract					B2 - Intermediate level
11	Hear key words					B2 - Intermediate level
12	Instruction					B2 - Intermediate level
13	Noticing of body language in counseling					B2 - Intermediate level
14	Noticing of facial expressions in counseling					B2 - Intermediate level
15	Observation in counselling					B2 - Intermediate level
16	Paraphrasing					B2 - Intermediate level
17	Pause of silence					B2 - Intermediate level
18	Professional self-reflection in consulting					B2 - Intermediate level
19	Psychoeducation					B2 - Intermediate level
20	Recommendations					B2 - Intermediate level
21	Self-disclosure in consulting					B2 - Intermediate level
22	Self-help; Self-care					B2 - Intermediate level
23	Structuring the session / consultation					B2 - Intermediate level
24	Summarizing					B2 - Intermediate level
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Mārtinsone, K., Sudraba, V. (Sast.). (2016). Veselības psiholoģija. Rīga: RSU. (2. nodaļa, 3. nodaļa, 4. nodaļa, 5.1. nodaļa)
2	Miller, W.R., Rollnick, S. (2013). Motivational interviewing: Helping People Change. New York, London: The Guilford press.
3	Schumacher, J.A, Madson, M.A. (2014). Fundamentals of Motivational Interviewing: Tips and Strategies for Addressing Common Clinical Challenges. Oxford University Press Inc.(Part II)
4	Rosengren, D.B. (2018). Building Motivational Interviewing Skills: A Practitioner Workbook 2nd New edition. Guilford Publications
Additional Reading
1	Bess, M. (2009). Motivating people to be physically active; (no11-20 lpp)
2	Mārtinsone, K. (2009). Darbs grupā: pamatjautājumu skice. No: Mākslas terapija teorija un prakse. Sastādītāja K. Mārtinsone. Rīga: Drukātava, (no 346–365.lpp)
3	Mārtinsone, K., Milltuze, A. (red.). (2015). Psiholoģija(no 127.-214.lpp). Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC.
4	Handbook of personality and health (2006). Chichester, England.( no 73-157 lpp)
5	Reņģe, V. (2000). Psiholoģija. Personības psiholoģija. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC.
Other Information Sources
1	Journal of Personality and Social Psychology