Course Material:

DiClemente, R. J., Crosby, R. A. & Kegler, M. C. (ed). (2002). Emerging theories in health promotion practice and research.  San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Course Objectives:

1. To develop an awareness of multi-disciplinary theoretical and applied approaches to the study of communication issues faced by health and wellness providers and consumers;

2. To gain an understanding of how personal characteristics such as perceptions, expectations, stereotypes, feelings, roles, beliefs, attitudes, values, verbal and nonverbal behavior, etc. influence quality communication;

3. To gain personal experience within health and wellness contexts;

4. To examine the impact of contextual factors on quality communication;

5. To realize how quality communication can be used to promote health;

6. To demonstrate increased skills in assertiveness, dealing with difficult people conflict management, the use of verbal and nonverbal communication behaviors;

7. To understand the importance of ethical behavior and cultural awareness to health promotion.