Program Overview
This immersive and interactive program provides scientific knowledge of how habits form can be changed using practical, relevant, and personalized strategies for lasting behavior change. It was created by Family and Consumer Science Educators at the University of Maryland Extension.
The program can be delivered in an in-depth version (three hours) or an abbreviated version (under 90 minutes). The program can also be delivered for professional roundtables, keynote, panels, and other media segments. As part of the learning experience, each participant will receive a workbook. The workbook allows introspection, reflection, group brainstorming, and planning of habit change while learning each strategy. At the end of the program, you will leave with a personalized plan of strategies for your selected habit based on educators' guidance, personal reflections, and peer discussions.
Program Topics
- Science of habits
- Habit loop
- Science-based strategies for changing habits
- Personal workbook for reflection and habit change planning
Who is This Program For?
Adults
The program is open to all adults over 18 in various community settings, such as worksite wellness initiatives, school professionals, and non-profits.
Trainers
We provide in-depth curriculum training (up to 4 hours) to educators and professionals within the field to implement this program. The training includes theoretical knowledge, teaching strategies, all associated materials and evaluation, consulting for building programs, co-teaching opportunities, and guidance for trainers.
Contact Dhruti Patel at dhrutip@umd.edu or Carrie Sorenson at cjrsoren@umd.edu to learn about the training and associated costs.
Program Impacts
Testimonials
"I learned so much in this class. Most classes tell me what to do. I can’t help but feel like they are pointing a finger at me, telling me how unsuccessful I have been. This is the first class that gave me the space to think through ways I can make things happen and change my habits.….." -Participant
"….it was a fantastic workshop. I have never attended workshops like this before." -Participant
"The program is relevant to everyone within the Extension irrespective of our program focus. I can see this training applicable to outside agencies who want to teach behavior change within their community. Very timely and thoughtful content. Educators were phenomenal, too."- Trainer
