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Wellness Coach Training

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Change Talk
As a Wellness Coach you should _______________ - books - and other publications.
Any talk by the client that makes the case for change (or for not staying the same).
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).
analyze problems - give advice - prescribe solutions - recommend goals - develop strategies - teach new skills - or - provide education.

2. The Importance of a Compelling Vision
Tell me what your vision looks like. Paint me a picture. What would you look and feel like at your ideal level of wellness? What kind of person do you want to be when it comes to your health - fitness - or wellness? (Clarify until it's reasonably suc
As a Wellness Coach you should _______________ - books - and other publications.
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.
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

3. Positive Present - Elevating Emotions
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
If a client says something that - as a credentialed professional - you know could do them harm - it is your duty to let them know. However - never offer advice beyond your level of expertise. If a red flag goes up for you that you are not sure about
Being completely accepting toward another person - without reservations
Mindfulness - Savoring - Flow

4. DEVELOPING DISCREPANCY
As a Wellness Coach you should _____ with clients' feelings and needs.
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
MI encourages coaches to use open-ended questions - reflective listening statements - as well as a variety of rulers to develop awareness of the gap that may exist between present behavior and important personal goals or values.
Vision - Anticipation - Disputation

5. When is personal disclosure on the part of the coach appropriate?
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.
As a Wellness Coach you should ___________ regarding What is and is not working in the coaching process.
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).
'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?'

6. Coaching psychology goal

7. Steps to Assist Clients in Developing a Compelling Vision #5 Motivators
The belief that one has the capability to initiate or sustain a desired behavior - is one of the most important outcomes of coaching
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.
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.)
Seek out Successes - Notice the Client's Areas of Arousal - Consider the Stages of Change - Question Gaps - Note Concerns

8. Focus on yourself
As a Wellness Coach you should not...
1. Express Empathy 2. Develop Discrepancy 3. Roll With Resistance 4. Support Self-Efficacy
As a Wellness Coach you should _________ between sessions.
As a Wellness Coach you should not ___________ or your issues during sessions.

9. important days
The Bedrock of Coaching. The belief that one has value and self-worth (the evaluation of self)
'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 Remember ___________ - such as birthdays - anniversaries - promotions - etc.
Recall the hurt - Empathize - Altruistic gift of forgiveness - Commit to forgive publicly - Hold onto forgiveness

10. Contemplation

11. The Positive Principle (Appreciative Inquiry)
Positive Actions & Outcomes stem from Positive Energy and Emotion.
Once clients have discovered the best of 'What is -' it is time to help them envision the best of 'what might be.'
Dietary - exercise - stress management - and health maintenance/disease prevention strategies
1. Getting Information: Finding out about all the benefits (e.g. - medical and lifestyle) of doing a behavior. 2. Being Moved Emotionally: Taking to heart the health effects of a behavior and using them to ignite your drive to change. 3. Considering

12. Describe a Vision
'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?'
A vision is a compelling statement of who you are and what health-promoting - life-giving behaviors you want to do consistently.
As a Wellness Coach you should not Allow clients to dwell on topics _____________ or expertise.
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')?

13. Challenge clients to aim higher
Behavioral Goal: I will do three 30-minute sessions of walking each week - at 60-70% of my maximal heart rate - with my friend Jane. Desired Outcome: increase cardiovascular health so that I don't die prematurely.
As a Wellness Coach you should _____________ - if you think they can accomplish more.
Soliciting input builds the coaching relationship by making it clear to clients that their coach is totally devoted to their success.
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

14. NVC
So - I'm hearing that your vision includes ... (Summarize values - outcomes - motivators - strengths - supports - and strategies). Is that correct?
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.
Non-Violent Communication
1. Priorities 2. Confidence 3. Readiness for change

15. The outcomes delivered by coaches include...

16. Impose your goals
These are not behavioral goals-lack the behavioral piece that is the bridge to success. May lead to disappointment.
'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 not __________on clients.
As a Wellness Coach you should _______________ - as long as it builds self-esteem and self-efficacy.

17. Outcome goals
These are not behavioral goals-lack the behavioral piece that is the bridge to success. May lead to disappointment.
The five stages of change model - developed by Dr. Prochaska - provide coaches with an understanding of how and when behaviors can be altered and why clients may struggle - fail - or quit.
What strategies may be effective to help you realize your vision and meet your challenges? (Brainstorm and clarify multiple possibilities before focusing.)
A client-centered - directive method for motivating change by exploring and resolving ambivalence.

18. Best Experience (Appreciative Interview Protocol)

19. Humor & Playfulness
As a Wellness Coach you should not Allow clients to dwell on topics _____________ or expertise.
The more often you can make clients laugh and see the lighter side of their challenges and opportunities - the more they will open themselves to change
Any talk by the client that argues against the case for change (or for staying the same).
What are the most important elements in your vision? If you keep these in mind - will they power you forward and help you stay on track?

20. PHYSICAL HEALTH RISKS

21. Unconditional positive regard
Being completely accepting toward another person - without reservations
As a Wellness Coach you should ___________ regarding What is and is not working in the coaching process.
Positive Questions and Reflections stem from Positive Anticipation of the Future.
The five stages of change model - developed by Dr. Prochaska - provide coaches with an understanding of how and when behaviors can be altered and why clients may struggle - fail - or quit.

22. Behavioral Goals are SMART Goals
Someone who is sympathetic identifies with another's experience - whereas - an empathetic person seeks to understand and appreciate that experience.
'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?'
Specific - Measurable - Action-based (behaviors) - Realistic - Time-bound
For example - writing down exactly what new behavior will be done and when.

23. Unconditional positive regard
What are the most important elements in your vision? If you keep these in mind - will they power you forward and help you stay on track?
Assisting clients to 'move toward desired goals in a fulfilling manner'
Being completely accepting toward another person - without reservations
Once clients have discovered the best of 'What is -' it is time to help them envision the best of 'what might be.'

24. The Poetic Principle (Appreciative Inquiry)
What strategies may be effective to help you realize your vision and meet your challenges? (Brainstorm and clarify multiple possibilities before focusing.)
Values - relational skills - and coaching processes - evidence-based where possible.
Positive Anticipation of the Future stems from Positive Attention in the Present.
Motivational Interview

25. Steps to Assist Clients in Developing a Compelling Vision #5 Motivators
1. Energy 2. Life satisfaction 3. Mental and Emotional Fitness 4. Weight Management 5. Physical activity / exercise 6. Nutrition 7. Health
Seek out Successes - Notice the Client's Areas of Arousal - Consider the Stages of Change - Question Gaps - Note Concerns
Depression - Eating disorders - Substance abuse - Anxiety disorders
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.)

26. Wear the expert hat
As a Wellness Coach you should not ____________ - unless your client gives permission and requests such assistance.
If a client says something that - as a credentialed professional - you know could do them harm - it is your duty to let them know. However - never offer advice beyond your level of expertise. If a red flag goes up for you that you are not sure about
Being completely accepting toward another person - without reservations
'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?'

27. Power of Accountability in Goal Setting

28. The Constructionist Principle (Appreciative Inquiry)
Positive Energy and Emotion stem from Positive Conversations and Interactions.
As a Wellness Coach you should _____ with clients' feelings and needs.
Has identified and documented the value of numerous interventions for enhancing self-esteem
Trans-Theoretical Model

29. Resistance Talk
As a Wellness Coach you should Be a _____________. Don't interrupt or cut clients off when they are speaking.
Specific - Measurable - Action Based - Realistic - Timelined
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
Any talk by the client that argues against the case for change (or for staying the same).

30. Steps to Assist Clients in Developing a Compelling Vision #12 Summarize & Confirm

31. Effective - behavioral goals are...
What is your confidence level on a scale of 0 to 10 for achieving this goal?
As a Wellness Coach you should Strike the ____________ between over-praising and under-praising - according to clients' needs.
The belief that one has the capability to initiate or sustain a desired behavior - is one of the most important outcomes of coaching
Are Specific - Measurable - Action-based - Realistic - and Time-lined (or SMART

32. Steps to Assist Clients in Developing a Compelling Vision #2 Key Elements
What are the most important elements in your vision? If you keep these in mind - will they power you forward and help you stay on track?
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.
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.
'Tell me about your best experience with this area of your wellness - a time when you felt most alive and engaged. What made it so exciting? Who was there? Describe the experience in detail.'

33. Speak the truth with love
Be aware of any 'red flags' such as health risks - injuries - or other health concerns that might require a physician release before engaging in regular exercise. If exercise will be a part of the coaching program - a physician release form can be pr
As a Wellness Coach you should _______________ - as long as it builds self-esteem and self-efficacy.
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.
As a Wellness Coach you should _________ what clients are saying in ways that provoke change.

34. Power of Accountability in Goal Setting

35. Coaching start with what type of communication?
Appreciative inquiry to inspire clients
'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?'
If a client says something that - as a credentialed professional - you know could do them harm - it is your duty to let them know. However - never offer advice beyond your level of expertise. If a red flag goes up for you that you are not sure about
As a Wellness Coach you should not...

36. Speak the truth with love
As a Wellness Coach you should ___________ regarding What is and is not working in the coaching process.
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.
As a Wellness Coach you should _______________ - as long as it builds self-esteem and self-efficacy.
The five stages of change model - developed by Dr. Prochaska - provide coaches with an understanding of how and when behaviors can be altered and why clients may struggle - fail - or quit.

37. Empathy vs. Sympathy

38. Send emails
As a Wellness Coach you should _________ between sessions.
Making a Commitment - Using Cues - Using Substitution - Social Support - Rewards
How large is the gap between where you are today and your wellness vision? Clarify Point A (starting point) and B (client's dream) for vision.
The non-judgmental awareness of What is happening in the present moment.

39. When to Refer Clients
1. I don't really want to do this (I don't have a good enough reason) 2. I can't do this 3. I have never done this 4. I don't have the time 5. I can't get started 6. It's too hard 7. I won't be able to ... (drink beer with my friends - enjoy parties
As a Wellness Coach you should ___________ regarding What is and is not working in the coaching process.
Depression - Eating disorders - Substance abuse - Anxiety disorders
'I am'

40. Maintenance

41. Vision Level
As a Wellness Coach you should _______________ - as long as it builds self-esteem and self-efficacy.
1. Self-Awareness & Responsibility 2. Strengths 3. Values & Meaning 4. Benefits & Information 5. Challenges and Strategies
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).
As a Wellness Coach you should ________ 'failures' as 'life lessons' and 'learning opportunities'.

42. Outcome goals
These are not behavioral goals-lack the behavioral piece that is the bridge to success. May lead to disappointment.
A respectful understanding of another person's experience - including his or her feelings - needs - and desires.
Someone who is sympathetic identifies with another's experience - whereas - an empathetic person seeks to understand and appreciate that experience.
1. Mindful Listening 2. Open-Ended Inquiry restate what a client says in more or less his or her own words. 3. Perceptive Reflections

43. Change Talk
What have been your best experiences to date with the key elements of your vision - times when you felt alive and fully engaged? Tell one or two stories - in detail.
A respectful understanding of another person's experience - including his or her feelings - needs - & desires
As a Wellness Coach you should Strike the ____________ between over-praising and under-praising - according to clients' needs.
Any talk by the client that makes the case for change (or for not staying the same).

44. The outcomes delivered by coaches include...

45. outside your coaching scope
For example - writing down exactly what new behavior will be done and when.
Specific - Measurable - Action Based - Realistic - Timelined
As a Wellness Coach you should not Allow clients to dwell on topics _____________ or expertise.
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.

46. Psychological wounds
For example - designing environmental reminders to do What is planned.
An overall picture of the client's present state of being including physical health - lifestyle habits - strengths - life satisfaction - and readiness to make changes.
In some cases psychological wounds go too deep or human functioning is too severely compromised by psychopathology to respond to coaching. When this happens - it quickly becomes self-evident (often from an initial assessment - see Chapter 7) and it i
Replacing an old health-risky behavior with a new health-promoting behavior (e.g. substituting carrot sticks or a straw for a cigarette).

47. Vicarious Experiences
Someone who is sympathetic identifies with another's experience - whereas - an empathetic person seeks to understand and appreciate that experience.
The non-judgmental awareness of What is happening in the present moment.
Observing Similar Role Models
These reflections are like the images we see in trifold mirrors - revealing multiple perspectives at the same time.

48. Additionally - an assessment can provide initial information about a client's
As a Wellness Coach you should _____________ - if you think they can accomplish more.
MI encourages coaches to use open-ended questions - reflective listening statements - as well as a variety of rulers to develop awareness of the gap that may exist between present behavior and important personal goals or values.
1. Priorities 2. Confidence 3. Readiness for change
Someone who is sympathetic identifies with another's experience - whereas - an empathetic person seeks to understand and appreciate that experience.

49. positive
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.
These are not behavioral goals-lack the behavioral piece that is the bridge to success. May lead to disappointment.
As a Wellness Coach you should Keep an upbeat - energetic - and __________ attitude at all times.
Without being modest - what do you value most about your life? What values does your wellness vision support?

50. Common blocks to the motivation process include...