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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. Rewards
As a Wellness Coach you should Be ___________ and encourage family support (spouse - friends).
Any talk by the client that argues against the case for change (or for staying the same).
Setting up ways to be rewarded or rewarding yourself for completing your weekly action goals.
Recall the hurt - Empathize - Altruistic gift of forgiveness - Commit to forgive publicly - Hold onto forgiveness

2. Positive Past-Elevating Memories
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
'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?'
As a Wellness Coach you should _______________ - as long as it builds self-esteem and self-efficacy.
Gratitude Forgiveness

3. Pay attention
As a Wellness Coach you should __________ to necessary environmental modifications.
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 Keep an upbeat - energetic - and __________ attitude at all times.
1. Energy 2. Life satisfaction 3. Mental and Emotional Fitness 4. Weight Management 5. Physical activity / exercise 6. Nutrition 7. Health

4. Motivational Interviewing
These reflections are like the images we see in a convex or concave mirror. say in order to evoke disagreement from them in the direction of change-talk. By reflecting an increased or decreased intensity of the client's perspective - magnifying both
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 not Allow clients to dwell on topics _____________ or expertise.
A client-centered - directive method for motivating change by exploring and resolving ambivalence.

5. Cognitive processes
As a Wellness Coach you should __________ to necessary environmental modifications.
As a Wellness Coach you should ____________ - but enough to refresh your memory about important client issues from week to week.
As a Wellness Coach you should Strike the ____________ between over-praising and under-praising - according to clients' needs.
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

6. Renew
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.
Gratitude Forgiveness
As a Wellness Coach you should ____ your trust and rapport at the outset of each and every session.
'I am'

7. Coaches do not...
'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?'
Sounds as though you've come up with a vision which will work for you. How ready - confident - and committed are you to take the first steps toward your vision?
Positive Anticipation of the Future stems from Positive Attention in the Present.
analyze problems - give advice - prescribe solutions - recommend goals - develop strategies - teach new skills - or - provide education.

8. Resistance Talk
Any talk by the client that argues against the case for change (or for staying the same).
Observing Similar Role Models
'I am'
As a Wellness Coach you should not...

9. Positive Reframing

10. judgment
'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?'
As a Wellness Coach you should Eradicate ________and show appreciation for the challenges of making and maintaining behavioral changes.
Once clients have discovered the best of 'What is -' it is time to help them envision the best of 'what might be.'
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

11. Positive Present - Elevating Emotions
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.
Mindfulness - Savoring - Flow
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.
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.

12. explore
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 Look for openings to _______ their best experiences - core values - and heartfelt wishes.
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 Allow clients to dwell on topics _____________ or expertise.

13. Behavioral processes
As a Wellness Coach you should Keep an upbeat - energetic - and __________ attitude at all times.
As a Wellness Coach you should Praise clients for their efforts and focus on the ___________.
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
Making a Commitment - Using Cues - Using Substitution - Social Support - Rewards

14. Important components of a Compelling Vision
As a Wellness Coach you should Use _______ to lighten the load.
Appreciative inquiry to inspire clients
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)
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

15. Steps to Assist Clients in Developing a Compelling Vision #10 Supports
As a Wellness Coach you should not __________ beyond their capabilities.
Values - relational skills - and coaching processes - evidence-based where possible.
What people - resources - systems - and environments can you draw on to help you realize your vision and meet your challenges?
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

16. Steps to Assist Clients in Developing a Compelling Vision #9 Strengths
Evoking Change Talk
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
Motivational Interview
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?

17. Shifted-Focus Reflections.
As a Wellness Coach you should __________ to necessary environmental modifications.
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
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.
'the belief that one has the capability to initiate or sustain a desired behavior (the exercise of control).'

18. Satisfaction
'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?'
'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?'
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)
The positive past requires a sense of satisfaction with the domains of life that are important to an individual

19. psychotherapist
As a Wellness Coach you should not play __________.
Assisting clients to 'move toward desired goals in a fulfilling manner'
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
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.

20. Obtain regular input
1. Trust and rapport 2. Honoring personality preferences 3. The written word
Soliciting input builds the coaching relationship by making it clear to clients that their coach is totally devoted to their success.
As a Wellness Coach you should ___________ regarding What is and is not working in the coaching process.
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

21. The Anticipatory Principle (Appreciative Inquiry)
Positive Questions and Reflections stem from Positive Anticipation of the Future.
As a Wellness Coach you should _________ between sessions.
As a Wellness Coach you should not ___________ or your issues during sessions.
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.

22. assumptions
As a Wellness Coach you should not Make __________. It is extremely important not to assume that you understand your client or what s/he needs or wants. Exploration is the key.
Dietary - exercise - stress management - and health maintenance/disease prevention strategies
These reflections are like the images we see in a convex or concave mirror. say in order to evoke disagreement from them in the direction of change-talk. By reflecting an increased or decreased intensity of the client's perspective - magnifying both
'I am'

23. Simple Reflections.
As a Wellness Coach you should __________ to necessary environmental modifications.
Positive Conversations and Interactions stem from Positive Questions and Reflections.
As a Wellness Coach you should Keep an upbeat - energetic - and __________ attitude at all times.
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

24. Solicit input and suggestions
Setting up ways to be rewarded or rewarding yourself for completing your weekly action goals.
Positive Questions and Reflections stem from Positive Anticipation of the Future.
The process starts by securing an agreement between coach and client as to what the client wants to learn (topic choice) and how the client wants to learn it (method choice).
Soliciting input builds the coaching relationship by making it clear to clients that their coach is totally devoted to their success.

25. Take minimal notes
Specific - Measurable - Action Based - Realistic - Timelined
1. Mindful Listening 2. Open-Ended Inquiry restate what a client says in more or less his or her own words. 3. Perceptive Reflections
The science of coaching relationships designed to optimize health and well-being - founded upon evidence-based theories and fields.
As a Wellness Coach you should ____________ - but enough to refresh your memory about important client issues from week to week.

26. Change Talk
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 not...
'I still am'
Any talk by the client that makes the case for change (or for not staying the same).

27. Talk too much
Decisional balance involves evaluating the pros and cons of change: What are the costs and benefits of not changing? What are the costs and benefits of changing?
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
As a Wellness Coach you should not...
1. Self-Awareness & Responsibility 2. Strengths 3. Values & Meaning 4. Benefits & Information 5. Challenges and Strategies

28. Satisfaction
As a Wellness Coach you should _________ between sessions.
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
Step back - Think - and Organize thoughts before Proceeding.
The positive past requires a sense of satisfaction with the domains of life that are important to an individual

29. REVIEWING A WELL-BEING ASSESSMENT

30. Unconditional positive regard
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.
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.
Positive Anticipation of the Future stems from Positive Attention in the Present.
Being completely accepting toward another person - without reservations

31. Steps to Assist Clients in Developing a Compelling Vision #11 Strategies
For example - writing down exactly what new behavior will be done and when.
What strategies may be effective to help you realize your vision and meet your challenges? (Brainstorm and clarify multiple possibilities before focusing.)
Evoking Change Talk
Setting up ways to be rewarded or rewarding yourself for completing your weekly action goals.

32. Best Experience (Appreciative Interview Protocol)

33. positive changes
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 Praise clients for their efforts and focus on the ___________.
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')?
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?

34. Precontemplation

35. Define (The 5-D CYCLE OF AI)
As a Wellness Coach you should not ___________ or your issues during sessions.
What is your confidence level on a scale of 0 to 10 for achieving this goal?
The process starts by securing an agreement between coach and client as to what the client wants to learn (topic choice) and how the client wants to learn it (method choice).
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.

36. What Is Coaching Psychology?
The non-judgmental awareness of What is happening in the present moment.
It's best to avoid giving advice as much as possible. In order to foster lasting change - masterful coaches enable their clients to research and figure out their own answers.
The science of coaching relationships designed to optimize health and well-being - founded upon evidence-based theories and fields.
Increased self-awareness and self-knowledge - Acquisition of new knowledge and skills - Attainment of personal and professional goals - Sustainable behavior change - Increased life satisfaction - Increased self-efficacy - Becoming one's best s

37. Solicit input and suggestions
As a Wellness Coach you should not Allow clients to dwell on topics _____________ or expertise.
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.
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
Soliciting input builds the coaching relationship by making it clear to clients that their coach is totally devoted to their success.

38. Empathy

39. positive
Appreciative Inquiry
Soliciting input builds the coaching relationship by making it clear to clients that their coach is totally devoted to their success.
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.
As a Wellness Coach you should Keep an upbeat - energetic - and __________ attitude at all times.

40. Empathy

41. Motivational Interviewing
A client-centered - directive method for motivating change by exploring and resolving ambivalence.
As a Wellness Coach you should __________ to necessary environmental modifications.
What significant events do you anticipate having to deal with on the way to reaching your vision? (Generate multiple possibilities and express empathy.) What concerns you most?
As a Wellness Coach you should ____ your trust and rapport at the outset of each and every session.

42. The Simultaneity Principle (Appreciative Inquiry)
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.
As a Wellness Coach you should ___________ to evoke stories as learning experiences.
Positive Conversations and Interactions stem from Positive Questions and Reflections.
Replacing an old health-risky behavior with a new health-promoting behavior (e.g. substituting carrot sticks or a straw for a cigarette).

43. Reflect back
As a Wellness Coach you should _________ what clients are saying in ways that provoke change.
What strategies may be effective to help you realize your vision and meet your challenges? (Brainstorm and clarify multiple possibilities before focusing.)
Evoking Change Talk
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')?

44. Push 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).
As a Wellness Coach you should not __________ beyond their capabilities.
As a Wellness Coach you should ____________ - but enough to refresh your memory about important client issues from week to week.
A process for enhancing empathic connection and honest understanding between people.

45. Nonviolent Communication
A process for enhancing empathic connection and honest understanding between people.
Decisional balance involves evaluating the pros and cons of change: What are the costs and benefits of not changing? What are the costs and benefits of changing?
As a Wellness Coach you should ________ 'failures' as 'life lessons' and 'learning opportunities'.
Seek out Successes - Notice the Client's Areas of Arousal - Consider the Stages of Change - Question Gaps - Note Concerns

46. Positive Reframing

47. Generative Conditions (Appreciative Interview Protocol)

48. Championing
Vision - Anticipation - Disputation
1. Priorities 2. Confidence 3. Readiness for change
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.
As a Wellness Coach you should Keep an upbeat - energetic - and __________ attitude at all times.

49. Maintenance

50. essential for coaches to put clients at ease and to bring them into their confidence through...
'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?'
Non-Violent Communication
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
As a Wellness Coach you should Begin each session by asking clients how they feel now. Give clients a chance to _____________.