Behavior Change Program
This 10-month program helps participants gradually change life-long habits related
to nutrition, physical activity, weight management, and stress management. Through
improved lifestyle practices, individuals will not only see gains in their health,
but also enjoy benefits in other areas of their life, such as improved interpersonal
relationships and increased effectiveness at work. Program participation consists
of taking an online health assessment, one individual meeting with a health coach,
and attending small group sessions. In the group sessions, participants meet in
small groups (10-15 people) with a trained facilitator and set short-term behavioral
goals that they work on between sessions. They discuss their progress, obstacles,
and strategies with one another. The facilitator also leads a discussion on a
topic related either to behavioral science (e.g., staying motivated, build a support
network), or on a topic more directly related to weight loss (e.g., nutrition
and physical activity). The program does not provide participants with a diet
or exercise plan. Rather, our philosophy is that participants come up with their
own goals, with input from the facilitator and other group members.
This group is for individuals who:
• Can commit to attending most of the
group sessions for the full 10 month period
• Believe in a gradual approach to behavior
change
• Like the idea of a long-term program
• Do well in a group setting
Cost of the program is: $400 for Stanford University
employees and their families (hlp-01); $450 for Stanford Hospital & Clinic employees
and their families (hlp-03); $500 for all others (hlp-04). STAP/EA Funds available
for eligible employees. To find out more about the program and for future dates
and times, call Debbie Balfanz at 650-725-3185.
