Abstract
The purpose of this doctoral project was to create a group treatment manual for adults diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, who were displaying adverse health behaviors that were modifiable by lifestyle change. In order to create the manual, an extensive literature review was conducted in the areas of the prevalence of chronic illness in the United States, cardiovascular disease and associated health risk factors, motivational interviewing, health behavior change, and group therapy with adults. The result is a manual consisting of 10 detailed weekly sessions, including pre/post outcome measures, complete with handouts and facilitator guidelines for working with this population.
LLU Discipline
Psychology
Department
Psychology
School
School of Behavioral Health
First Advisor
Arechiga, Adam L.
Second Advisor
Herbozo, Sylvia M.
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Degree Level
Psych.D.
Year Degree Awarded
January 2013
Date (Title Page)
9-1-2013
Language
English
Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings
Cardiovascular Diseases; Group Counseling; Group Psychotherapy
Subject - Local
Treatment manuals; Cardiovascular disease; Adverse Health Behaviors; Group Therapy; Lifestyle Change
Type
Doctoral Project
Page Count
68 p.
Digital Format
Digital Publisher
Loma Linda University Libraries
Copyright
Author
Usage Rights
This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.
Recommended Citation
Salem, Salma A., "Motivational Interviewing Group to Address Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors" (2013). Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects. 151.
https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/151
Collection
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses & Dissertations
Collection Website
http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/
Repository
Loma Linda University. Del E. Webb Memorial Library. University Archives