Stages of Change

About the Session: From this webinar, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the burden of change.
• Understand how behavior change happens.
• Discuss how harm reduction strategies keep people safe, build self-efficacy, and support behavior change.
• Learn how to implement effective strategies to support people through the process of change.

About the Speaker: Alex Chan is the mental health specialist for University of Maryland Extension. His recent Extension programs have focused on overdose response, mental health of farmers, and community capacity-building through programs like Mental Health First Aid. He holds master’s and doctoral degrees in Human Development and Family Studies from Auburn University. Alex is also a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. He continues to practice marriage and family therapy with The Sibley Group DC outside of his work with University of Maryland Extension.