Motivational Interviewing Training for Health Professionals: Supporting Patients Toward Behavior Change - Paperback

Dr. Christine Thorpe is department chairperson and assistant professor in the Health and Human Services Department at New York City College of Technology/City University of New York. Her interests include women's health and wellness, health disparities in communities of color, motivational interviewing, holistic nutrition, and health literacy. For the past 5 years, Dr. Thorpe has been the health literacy and cultural competence trainer for the Harold Freeman Patient Navigation Institute. She has also served as a consultant for several health and human services organizations in the New York City tri-state area. Dr. Thorpe is a certified wellness coach and health education specialist with 15 years experience in the health and human services. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Syracuse University, a doctorate in health education and a Master of Education degree in international educational development from Teachers College Columbia University. She also holds memberships in the American Public Health Association and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.