About the Authors
Chapter 1 Introduction to Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Counseling
Wellness
Components of Physical Fitness
Scope of Practice
Allied Health Organizations and Health Objectives
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Chapter 2 The Practice of Health Counseling
What is Counseling?
Definition of Health Counseling
Characteristics of Effective Counselors
Differences Between Licensed Counselors/Therapists and Other Professionals Using Counseling Skills
Chapter 3 Basic Counseling Skills
Introductory Skills
Attending Skills
Responding Skills
Exercises for Discussion
Chapter 4 Theories of Behavior Change
Theories of Behavior Change
Transtheoretical Model of Change
Self-efficacy Theory
The Health Counseling Theory
Health Belief Model Theory
Application of Behavior Change Models
Establishing Smart Goals
Swot
Reward Systems
Evaluating Progress
Chapter 5 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Cultural Competence
Cultural Humility/Sensitivity
Theory and Research
Chapter 6 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Counseling
The Law
Types of Law
Minimizing Liability
“Helping” Versus “Counseling”
Certification Versus Licensure
Accreditation
Ethical Issues
A Vision for the Future of Health Care
