Level 1 - Foundations of Wellness Coaching

Start your journey towards becoming a Health and Wellness Coach with Level 1 Foundations of Wellness Coaching, the first coaching level in our Progressive Coach Training Pathway and subject 1 in our 12 month Professional Certificate in Health and Wellness course

Discover the power of coaching as a way of enhancing both personal and professional relationship. Level 1 introduces you to all the theories behind the Wellness Coaching model and focuses on the foundational principles and fundamentals of coaching psychology and how you can use them connect, engage and empower people to change.

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Key learning outcomes and takeaways from undertaking Level 1

• Understanding coaching ethics and defining the three core coaching skills
• The background, skills and principles of coaching psychology
• Learning the principles of building relationships, rapport and self-efficacy
• How to use the GROW model and an introduction to the Transtheoretical Model of Change
• How to work with clients to create a vision of what they want and why they want it
• How to assess readiness to change and use principles of Motivational interviewing to increase client’s confidence
• How to support clients to identify and overcome obstacles
• The use of behavioral SMART goalsetting to support clients in achieving success

You will also be introduced to the coaching model and client session framework that will be continued in Level 2 - Wellness Coaching Skills in Practice.

This course is ideal for you if:

• You are looking for a new way of working with clients that helps them achieve better results
• You are looking to add an extra service to your existing offerings
• You may be interested in shifting to a new career path
• You have a sense that the old way of working by telling and prescribing is no longer effective
• You believe that connecting and communicating with people is key to successful change