Lecture “From Knowing to Acting: Why Change Is Difficult and How Health Coaching Can Help”

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We invite you to a public lecture led by Karen Gregory‑Mercado, Ph.D., teaching professor at Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions. She developed and led the USA recognized Health and Wellness Coaching NBHWC program. She has over 20 years of experience in health education, behavior change training and health coaching.

During the lecture, participants will explore evolution of Lifestyle Medicine, science of behavior change, the differences between health coaching and traditional advice-giving, evidence supporting coaching and over.

📍 Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), Faculty of Public Health, Room 110 (Aula Magna), Tilžės St. 18, Kaunas
🕒 October 19, 2026 | 3:10 PM – 6:10 PM
💻 The lecture will also be available online.
📃 Participants will receive MEDAS certificates awarding 4 hours of general (non-clinical, non-specialty-specific) professional development credits.

This lecture is intended for healthcare professionals, students, faculty members, and anyone interested in behavior change, motivation, and sustainable health improvement.

Join us to learn how to help people move beyond understanding what needs to change and successfully implement those changes in their everyday lives.