At this point in my career, I do three different types of work. First, I teach nutrition at Northeastern University in Boston, where I have worked for the past 13 years. I teach undergrads in one course and grad students in another. The second thing I do is provide training, consultation and coaching in Motivational […]
New! Health At Every Size Curriculum
I’m thrilled to announce the release of a new set of educational materials on the Health At Every Size model. This is a peer-reviewed curriculum designed for teaching health professionals and university students about this approach to wellness and alternative to traditional approaches to weight management as a way of improving health. Here’s where you […]
Dieting is Like Holding Your Breath!
We’ve all heard the statistic that 95% of people who lose weight by dieting will gain it back. And yet this does not stop us from trying! We could say, “hope springs eternal”, “I know it will be different this time”. Unless people are willing to really devote themselves to permanent, and serious changes in […]
The Power of the Meaning of Words in Motivational Interviewing
I’ve been an MI trainer for 8 years. When I first began learning the techniques of MI as a clinician, and then learned to run my own trainings, I thought I knew all I needed to know about MI I’ve since learned that something new comes up in almost every MI training that I conduct. Participants […]
The Role of Patience in Motivational Interviewing
Lately, I’ve been thinking about patience. We are awaiting the birth of my third grandchild, a boy. It’s really hard to wait! My daughter is uncomfortable and ready for this to be over. Naturally, as a mother, I’m concerned and a little anxious that this all go well, and everyone be healthy. Patience is often hard, and […]
