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Wellness Coach Training

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. When is personal disclosure on the part of the coach appropriate?
Appreciative inquiry to inspire clients
When it serves the best interests of the client and the coaching program - not because a coach wants to share and be understood (subtly inviting the client to play the role of coach).
Once the learning agreement is clear - the next step is to assist clients in discovering promising examples of their desired outcomes - both past and present.
The quality or state of being in good health or one's best possible health - especially as an actively sought goal - the condition of good physical and mental health - especially when maintained by proper diet - exercise - and life habits - the maste

2. NVC
As a Wellness Coach you should not ___________ with a lack of change.
Non-Violent Communication
A respectful understanding of another person's experience - including his or her feelings - needs - & desires
As a Wellness Coach you should _____________ - if you think they can accomplish more.

3. Listen attentively for the use of words like obstacles - barriers - setbacks - risks - or challenges.
Trans-Theoretical Model
Explore what they mean by those words and what will enable them to move forward in order to achieve their goals - not just - immediately - but also long term. Stay focused on solution and possibility.
A vision is a compelling statement of who you are and what health-promoting - life-giving behaviors you want to do consistently.
It is the key that unlocks the Through goal setting - we turn visions and intentions into actions and reality - door to self-efficacy and self-esteem when it comes to health - fitness - and wellness.

4. Steps to Assist Clients in Developing a Compelling Vision #1 First Picture

5. Unconditional positive regard
Assisting clients to 'move toward desired goals in a fulfilling manner'
Once the learning agreement is clear - the next step is to assist clients in discovering promising examples of their desired outcomes - both past and present.
Positive Questions and Reflections stem from Positive Anticipation of the Future.
Being completely accepting toward another person - without reservations

6. Championing
On a scale of 0-10 - with 10 being really confident and 0 being no confidence - how confident are you that you can close this gap and realize your vision?
As a Wellness Coach you should _______________ - as long as it builds self-esteem and self-efficacy.
When clients are struggling - we should reassure them that different people move towards mastery of health - fitness - or wellness at different speeds and at different times in their lives. When they are ready - they can and will succeed.
1. Express Empathy 2. Develop Discrepancy 3. Roll With Resistance 4. Support Self-Efficacy

7. Behavioral processes
Making a Commitment - Using Cues - Using Substitution - Social Support - Rewards
'I won't' or 'I can't'
What strengths can you draw on to help you realize your vision and meet your challenges? How can the lessons from your successes in life carry over to your current challenges?
These reflections are like the images we see in a periscope. They redirect our attention away from a resistance-provoking subject in order to focus on another area.

8. Examples of three-month behavioral goals that support desired outcomes

9. psychotherapist
Appreciative Inquiry
'Tell me about the things you value most deeply - things about yourself - your relationships - and your work. Without being modest - who are you when you are at your best?'
Positive Energy and Emotion stem from Positive Conversations and Interactions.
As a Wellness Coach you should not play __________.

10. Destiny (The 5-D CYCLE OF AI)
The purpose of Appreciative Inquiry is to elevate both the energy and self-efficacy of clients - in order to assist them in realizing their destiny.
Replacing an old health-risky behavior with a new health-promoting behavior (e.g. substituting carrot sticks or a straw for a cigarette).
Depression - Eating disorders - Substance abuse - Anxiety disorders
As a Wellness Coach you should not __________on clients.

11. Positive Future - Elevating Trajectories
Vision - Anticipation - Disputation
Positive Conversations and Interactions stem from Positive Questions and Reflections.
Prior to starting a moderate exercise program - only high-risk individuals are recommended to see a physician. Moderate exercise is the equivalent of brisk walking at 3-4 mph (4.6-6.5 kmph) or an activity that can be sustained for about 45 minutes.
Once clients have discovered the best of 'What is -' it is time to help them envision the best of 'what might be.'

12. Three Core Coaching Skills
The positive past requires a sense of satisfaction with the domains of life that are important to an individual
'On a scale of 0 to10 - how confident are you that you will be able to accomplish this goal this week?' If you hear an answer of 7 or above you can be reasonably confident that the client will succeed. If you hear a lower score - you may want to shar
1. Mindful Listening 2. Open-Ended Inquiry restate what a client says in more or less his or her own words. 3. Perceptive Reflections
Holding them in positive regard - Expressing empathy - Slowing down - Listening with full attention - Allowing them to formulate and find their own answers - Honestly sharing observations - Under promising and over delivering - Being humble in

13. MENTAL HEALTH RISKS
It is also important to consider whether clients have significant emotional or mental health risks that would impair their ability to move forward in a coaching relationship.
Someone who is sympathetic identifies with another's experience - whereas - an empathetic person seeks to understand and appreciate that experience.
Values (Who do I want to be?) - Outcomes (What results do I want to achieve?) - Behaviors (What activities do I want to do consistently?) - Motivators (Why does this matter a lot to me - right now?) - Strengths (What strengths - talents - and abilit
'the belief that one has the capability to initiate or sustain a desired behavior (the exercise of control).'

14. The five stages of change are...
1. Precontemplation (Not Ready For Change) 2. Contemplation (Thinking About Change) 3. Preparation (Preparing for Action) 4. Action (Taking Action) 5. Maintenance (Maintaining a Good Behavior)
Vision - Anticipation - Disputation
Being completely accepting toward another person - without reservations
The quality or state of being in good health or one's best possible health - especially as an actively sought goal - the condition of good physical and mental health - especially when maintained by proper diet - exercise - and life habits - the maste

15. express themselves fully
As a Wellness Coach you should Begin each session by asking clients how they feel now. Give clients a chance to _____________.
As a Wellness Coach you should Eradicate ________and show appreciation for the challenges of making and maintaining behavioral changes.
Assisting clients to 'move toward desired goals in a fulfilling manner'
Once the learning agreement is clear - the next step is to assist clients in discovering promising examples of their desired outcomes - both past and present.

16. client motivation
1. Priorities 2. Confidence 3. Readiness for change
Positive Conversations and Interactions stem from Positive Questions and Reflections.
analyze problems - give advice - prescribe solutions - recommend goals - develop strategies - teach new skills - or - provide education.
As a Wellness Coach you should Support ______________ with a variety of motivational tools.

17. The Poetic Principle (Appreciative Inquiry)
As a Wellness Coach you should not __________ beyond their capabilities.
Are Specific - Measurable - Action-based - Realistic - and Time-lined (or SMART
Positive Energy and Emotion stem from Positive Conversations and Interactions.
Positive Anticipation of the Future stems from Positive Attention in the Present.

18. Speak the truth with love
As a Wellness Coach you should _______________ - as long as it builds self-esteem and self-efficacy.
Motivational Interview
Specific - Measurable - Action-based (behaviors) - Realistic - Time-bound
Reflective listening statements function like mirrors - enabling clients to see themselves in new ways and muster the motivation for change. Receptive and timely reflections lie at the heart of MI when it comes to developing discrepancy.

19. Renew
As a Wellness Coach you should ____ your trust and rapport at the outset of each and every session.
It is the key that unlocks the Through goal setting - we turn visions and intentions into actions and reality - door to self-efficacy and self-esteem when it comes to health - fitness - and wellness.
Making a Commitment - Using Cues - Using Substitution - Social Support - Rewards
As a Wellness Coach you should ___________ regarding What is and is not working in the coaching process.

20. Assessments are invaluable to coaches in the health - fitness - and wellness fields because they provide...

21. Open-Ended Questions
Open-ended questions (OEQ) are questions that require multiple words to answer rather than one or two. They beg for descriptive or narrative answers. More than 50% of all questions in a motivational interview should be open-ended questions (OEQ).
Vision - Anticipation - Disputation
1. Mindful Listening 2. Open-Ended Inquiry restate what a client says in more or less his or her own words. 3. Perceptive Reflections
Trans-Theoretical Model

22. Motivational Interviewing
Giving respectful attention and understanding to physiological / affective states - both during and between coaching sessions - can assist coaches and clients in finding that sweet spot.
Accountability means monitoring and giving an account of what was done - what happened - what worked - what didn't work - and what one wants to do differently in the future.
A client-centered - directive method for motivating change by exploring and resolving ambivalence.
So - I'm hearing that your vision includes ... (Summarize values - outcomes - motivators - strengths - supports - and strategies). Is that correct?

23. Steps to Assist Clients in Developing a Compelling Vision #6 Gap

24. Self-efficacy

25. PHYSICAL HEALTH RISKS

26. Making a Commitment
Silence sends the empowering message: 'I believe that you can figure this out by going deeper.'
Why do I want to change the behavior (the 'pros')? - Why shouldn't I try to change the behavior (the 'cons')? - What would it take for me to change the behavior (what's my strategy to overcome my 'cons')?
Any talk by the client that argues against the case for change (or for staying the same).
For example - writing down exactly what new behavior will be done and when.

27. Steps to Assist Clients in Developing a Compelling Vision #9 Strengths
As a Wellness Coach you should not Allow clients to dwell on topics _____________ or expertise.
Values - relational skills - and coaching processes - evidence-based where possible.
As a Wellness Coach you should Use _______ to lighten the load.
What strengths can you draw on to help you realize your vision and meet your challenges? How can the lessons from your successes in life carry over to your current challenges?

28. When to Refer Clients
Positive Energy and Emotion stem from Positive Conversations and Interactions.
As a Wellness Coach you should not __________on clients.
Depression - Eating disorders - Substance abuse - Anxiety disorders
Positive Anticipation of the Future stems from Positive Attention in the Present.

29. Dream (The 5-D CYCLE OF AI)

30. NVC model for expressing empathy
Prior to starting a moderate exercise program - only high-risk individuals are recommended to see a physician. Moderate exercise is the equivalent of brisk walking at 3-4 mph (4.6-6.5 kmph) or an activity that can be sustained for about 45 minutes.
1. Make observations - not evaluations 2. Express feelings - not thoughts 3. Identify needs - not strategies 4. Make requests - not demands.
1. Priorities 2. Confidence 3. Readiness for change
Why do I want to change the behavior (the 'pros')? - Why shouldn't I try to change the behavior (the 'cons')? - What would it take for me to change the behavior (what's my strategy to overcome my 'cons')?

31. The Anticipatory Principle (Appreciative Inquiry)
Positive Questions and Reflections stem from Positive Anticipation of the Future.
As a Wellness Coach you should _____ with clients' feelings and needs.
As a Wellness Coach you should ____ your trust and rapport at the outset of each and every session.
Framing a client's experiences in positive terms. Once the conversation takes a positive turn - it is easier to engage in brainstorming - action planning - and forward movement.

32. important days
'I will'
Step back - Think - and Organize thoughts before Proceeding.
Why do I want to change the behavior (the 'pros')? - Why shouldn't I try to change the behavior (the 'cons')? - What would it take for me to change the behavior (what's my strategy to overcome my 'cons')?
As a Wellness Coach you should Remember ___________ - such as birthdays - anniversaries - promotions - etc.

33. Double-Sided Reflections.
These reflections are like the images we see in trifold mirrors - revealing multiple perspectives at the same time.
As a Wellness Coach you should not...
As a Wellness Coach you should __________ to necessary environmental modifications.
What makes this vision really important to you? Why do you really want to reach this vision? What good will come from your doing so? (Give examples of powerful motivators.)

34. humor
analyze problems - give advice - prescribe solutions - recommend goals - develop strategies - teach new skills - or - provide education.
Once clients have discovered the best of 'What is -' it is time to help them envision the best of 'what might be.'
Specific - Measurable - Action-based (behaviors) - Realistic - Time-bound
As a Wellness Coach you should Use _______ to lighten the load.

35. important days
1. Express Empathy 2. Develop Discrepancy 3. Roll With Resistance 4. Support Self-Efficacy
A Grounded (Building on Current Success) - Bold (Stretching the Status Quo) - Desired (What People Truly Want) - Palpable (As If they were Already True) - and Participatory (Involving Many Stakeholders)
As a Wellness Coach you should Remember ___________ - such as birthdays - anniversaries - promotions - etc.
For example - writing down exactly what new behavior will be done and when.

36. Obtain regular input
'Tell me about the core - life-giving factors in your experience. What are the key ingredients - both internal and external - that enable you to be at your best and to have fun?'
As a Wellness Coach you should _________ what clients are saying in ways that provoke change.
As a Wellness Coach you should ___________ regarding What is and is not working in the coaching process.
As a Wellness Coach you should ________ 'failures' as 'life lessons' and 'learning opportunities'.

37. When to Refer Clients
As a Wellness Coach you should ____ your trust and rapport at the outset of each and every session.
Holding them in positive regard - Expressing empathy - Slowing down - Listening with full attention - Allowing them to formulate and find their own answers - Honestly sharing observations - Under promising and over delivering - Being humble in
Depression - Eating disorders - Substance abuse - Anxiety disorders
As a Wellness Coach you should not Allow clients to dwell on topics _____________ or expertise.

38. Reflective Listening Statements
Reflective listening statements function like mirrors - enabling clients to see themselves in new ways and muster the motivation for change. Receptive and timely reflections lie at the heart of MI when it comes to developing discrepancy.
Evoking Change Talk
Once clients have discovered the best of 'What is -' it is time to help them envision the best of 'what might be.'
The science of coaching relationships designed to optimize health and well-being - founded upon evidence-based theories and fields.

39. Coaching psychology goal

40. Championing
As a Wellness Coach you should Begin each session by asking clients how they feel now. Give clients a chance to _____________.
When clients are struggling - we should reassure them that different people move towards mastery of health - fitness - or wellness at different speeds and at different times in their lives. When they are ready - they can and will succeed.
What makes this vision really important to you? Why do you really want to reach this vision? What good will come from your doing so? (Give examples of powerful motivators.)
As a Wellness Coach you should ___________ regarding What is and is not working in the coaching process.

41. ACSM Guidelines-vigorous exercise
As a Wellness Coach you should not Allow clients to dwell on topics _____________ or expertise.
Prior to starting a vigorous exercise program - it is recommended that moderate or high-risk individuals (see definitions below) see a doctor or have exercise testing before participation. Vigorous exercise is the equivalent of running or walking fas
Any talk by the client that makes the case for change (or for not staying the same).
Without being modest - what do you value most about your life? What values does your wellness vision support?

42. Resistance Talk
Gratitude Forgiveness
Any talk by the client that argues against the case for change (or for staying the same).
Dietary - exercise - stress management - and health maintenance/disease prevention strategies
As a Wellness Coach you should not _____________ what clients are saying.

43. Simple Reflections.
As a Wellness Coach you should _________ what clients are saying in ways that provoke change.
What people - resources - systems - and environments can you draw on to help you realize your vision and meet your challenges?
These reflections are like the images we see in a flat mirror. A simple reflection paraphrases and restates what clients are saying - utilizing their own words without exaggeration - interpretation - or distortion. The impact of such simple reflectio
As a Wellness Coach you should Keep an upbeat - energetic - and __________ attitude at all times.

44. Coaching start with what type of communication?
As a Wellness Coach you should Support ______________ with a variety of motivational tools.
Appreciative inquiry to inspire clients
'the belief that one has the capability to initiate or sustain a desired behavior (the exercise of control).'
'Tell me about your hopes and dreams for the future. If you found a magic lamp and a genie were to grant you three wishes - what would they be?'

45. Positive Past-Elevating Memories
As a Wellness Coach you should Remember ___________ - such as birthdays - anniversaries - promotions - etc.
Gratitude Forgiveness
Evoking Change Talk
Recall the hurt - Empathize - Altruistic gift of forgiveness - Commit to forgive publicly - Hold onto forgiveness

46. Focus on yourself
Any talk by the client that argues against the case for change (or for staying the same).
The positive past requires a sense of satisfaction with the domains of life that are important to an individual
The design phase of the AI process gives the dream legs by working to align the client's infrastructure with the dream.
As a Wellness Coach you should not ___________ or your issues during sessions.

47. great listener

48. REVIEWING A WELL-BEING ASSESSMENT

49. Core Values (Appreciative Interview Protocol)

50. ACSM Guidelines-vigorous exercise
'On a scale of 0 to10 - how confident are you that you will be able to accomplish this goal this week?' If you hear an answer of 7 or above you can be reasonably confident that the client will succeed. If you hear a lower score - you may want to shar
A Grounded (Building on Current Success) - Bold (Stretching the Status Quo) - Desired (What People Truly Want) - Palpable (As If they were Already True) - and Participatory (Involving Many Stakeholders)
Prior to starting a vigorous exercise program - it is recommended that moderate or high-risk individuals (see definitions below) see a doctor or have exercise testing before participation. Vigorous exercise is the equivalent of running or walking fas
SCT asserts that human behavior is determined by three factors which interact with each other in dynamic and reciprocal ways: personal factors (such as what we believe and how we feel about what we can do) - environmental factors (such as our support