Scott T. Walters, Ph.D., is Regents Professor and Chair of Health Behavior and Health Systems at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. As a researcher and educator, his work blends motivational interviewing research, training, and practice. His current projects are testing ways to improve cancer risk screening, vocational success for veterans with a criminal history, alcohol interventions for adolescents, young adults and the homeless, and health advocacy for victims of interpersonal violence. His publications include more than 100 articles and book chapters, and five books, including Treating Substance Abuse: Theory and Technique. In addition to research, he has conducted numerous trainings for criminal justice workers, counselors, and healthcare professionals, and served as a consultant to develop Internet and mobile interventions for a variety of health behaviors. In the past 15 years, he has conducted more than 200 trainings, ranging from brief overviews to extended coaching and feedback.
Email: stwalters@gmail.com
