CHOOSING HEALTH FOR YOURSELF: A Clear and Practical Guide to Motivating Self Care by Dr. Leonard G. Horowitz was published in 1981 as the author was completing two post-doctoral Masters-degree programs, one at Harvard University, School of Public Health and the second at Interface Foundation, Beacon College, among the first accredited schools in the United States for “holistic studies.” With this eclectic multi-disciplinary background, the graduate of Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine (1977), and University of Rochester’s Eastman Dental Center’s post-doctoral Fellowship in Periodontology and Behavioral Science advanced an extraordinary school health education curriculum featuring the simple visible benefits or dental hygiene and oral health behavior. Here, Dr. Horowitz guides readers through his study of the original “Self-Care Motivation Model for Healthy Human Development” subsequently published in two issues of the American Journal of School Health. This model and curriculum continues to enlighten teachers and students, providing high value to everyone exploring health, self-care, positive lifestyle motivation, and behavior change objectives.

This easy to read useful guidebook, containing exercises for classrooms and individuals.