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Wellness Coach Training

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

2. Other benefits of having clients complete a Well-Being Assessment include...
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.
'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 Begin each session by asking clients how they feel now. Give clients a chance to _____________.

3. Dangerous behavior
A vision is a compelling statement of who you are and what health-promoting - life-giving behaviors you want to do consistently.
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).
As a Wellness Coach you should Support ______________ with a variety of motivational tools.
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

4. Nonviolent Communication
Values - relational skills - and coaching processes - evidence-based where possible.
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. Self-Awareness & Responsibility 2. Strengths 3. Values & Meaning 4. Benefits & Information 5. Challenges and Strategies
A process for enhancing empathic connection and honest understanding between people.

5. PHYSICAL HEALTH RISKS

6. Effective - behavioral goals are...
A vision is a compelling statement of who you are and what health-promoting - life-giving behaviors you want to do consistently.
Gratitude Forgiveness
Are Specific - Measurable - Action-based - Realistic - and Time-lined (or SMART
As a Wellness Coach you should ________ 'failures' as 'life lessons' and 'learning opportunities'.

7. Important components of a Compelling Vision
For example - writing down exactly what new behavior will be done and when.
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.
Recruiting family and friends to help with behavior change by specifically asking each of them to consider the particular thing you would like them to do for you. This requires clients to think carefully about what they would like someone to do and t
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)

8. STOP Tool
Has identified and documented the value of numerous interventions for enhancing self-esteem
Step back - Think - and Organize thoughts before Proceeding.
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 __________ beyond their capabilities.

9. ACSM Guidelines-moderate exercise
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.
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?
1. Self-Awareness & Responsibility 2. Strengths 3. Values & Meaning 4. Benefits & Information 5. Challenges and Strategies
As a Wellness Coach you should Be ___________ and encourage family support (spouse - friends).

10. Maintenance

11. important days
Step back - Think - and Organize thoughts before Proceeding.
As a Wellness Coach you should not play __________.
Once clients have discovered the best of 'What is -' it is time to help them envision the best of 'what might be.'
As a Wellness Coach you should Remember ___________ - such as birthdays - anniversaries - promotions - etc.

12. Empathy vs. Sympathy

13. Steps to Assist Clients in Developing a Compelling Vision #8 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
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?
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.
1. Make observations - not evaluations 2. Express feelings - not thoughts 3. Identify needs - not strategies 4. Make requests - not demands.

14. Action

15. Define (The 5-D CYCLE OF AI)
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).
'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.'
Mindfulness - Savoring - Flow
As a Wellness Coach you should ___________ regarding What is and is not working in the coaching process.

16. A holistic Well-Being Assessment covers the many different components
Are Specific - Measurable - Action-based - Realistic - and Time-lined (or SMART
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
1. Energy 2. Life satisfaction 3. Mental and Emotional Fitness 4. Weight Management 5. Physical activity / exercise 6. Nutrition 7. Health
As a Wellness Coach you should not ___________ or your issues during sessions.

17. STOP Tool
Step back - Think - and Organize thoughts before Proceeding.
Recruiting family and friends to help with behavior change by specifically asking each of them to consider the particular thing you would like them to do for you. This requires clients to think carefully about what they would like someone to do and t
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)
A respectful understanding of another person's experience - including his or her feelings - needs - and desires.

18. Decisional Balance
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?
Once clients have discovered the best of 'What is -' it is time to help them envision the best of 'what might be.'
As a Wellness Coach you should Remember ___________ - such as birthdays - anniversaries - promotions - etc.
As a Wellness Coach you should ___________ to evoke stories as learning experiences.

19. Cognitive processes
As a Wellness Coach you should Look for openings to _______ their best experiences - core values - and heartfelt wishes.
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.
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
The belief that one has the capability to initiate or sustain a desired behavior - is one of the most important outcomes of coaching

20. The five stages of change are...
Appreciative inquiry to inspire clients
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.
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)
The belief that one has the capability to initiate or sustain a desired behavior - is one of the most important outcomes of coaching

21. Social Support
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.
Recruiting family and friends to help with behavior change by specifically asking each of them to consider the particular thing you would like them to do for you. This requires clients to think carefully about what they would like someone to do and t
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
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?

22. Positive Psychology
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 ___________ with a lack of change.
Has identified and documented the value of numerous interventions for enhancing self-esteem
1. Express Empathy 2. Develop Discrepancy 3. Roll With Resistance 4. Support Self-Efficacy

23. Empathize

24. Design (The 5-D CYCLE OF AI)

25. Measuring Client Confidence
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
Specific - Measurable - Action-based (behaviors) - Realistic - Time-bound
The non-judgmental awareness of What is happening in the present moment.
What is your confidence level on a scale of 0 to 10 for achieving this goal?

26. Coaching start with what type of communication?
Without being modest - what do you value most about your life? What values does your wellness vision support?
Appreciative inquiry to inspire clients
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.
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.

27. Motivational Interviewing
As a Wellness Coach you should not...
A respectful understanding of another person's experience - including his or her feelings - needs - & desires
A client-centered - directive method for motivating change by exploring and resolving ambivalence.
As a Wellness Coach you should not play __________.

28. Talk too much
Assisting clients to 'move toward desired goals in a fulfilling manner'
As a Wellness Coach you should not...
Positive Conversations and Interactions stem from Positive Questions and Reflections.
As a Wellness Coach you should not ____________ - unless your client gives permission and requests such assistance.

29. Positive Past-Elevating Memories
'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?'
Gratitude Forgiveness
For example - designing environmental reminders to do What is planned.
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.

30. client motivation
As a Wellness Coach you should ___________ to evoke stories as learning experiences.
Making a Commitment - Using Cues - Using Substitution - Social Support - Rewards
'I am'
As a Wellness Coach you should Support ______________ with a variety of motivational tools.

31. Other benefits of having clients complete a Well-Being Assessment include...
1. Trust and rapport 2. Honoring personality preferences 3. The written word
Dietary - exercise - stress management - and health maintenance/disease prevention strategies
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.
Evoking Change Talk

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

33. Empathy

34. Self-efficacy
The belief that one has the capability to initiate or sustain a desired behavior - is one of the most important outcomes of coaching
Positive Anticipation of the Future stems from Positive Attention in the Present.
'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?'
'I still am'

35. SMART goals
Specific - Measurable - Action Based - Realistic - Timelined
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.
1. Express Empathy 2. Develop Discrepancy 3. Roll With Resistance 4. Support Self-Efficacy
1. Energy 2. Life satisfaction 3. Mental and Emotional Fitness 4. Weight Management 5. Physical activity / exercise 6. Nutrition 7. Health

36. Discover (The 5-D CYCLE OF AI)
'I am'
As a Wellness Coach you should Praise clients for their efforts and focus on the ___________.
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?
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.

37. Core Values (Appreciative Interview Protocol)

38. Steps to Assist Clients in Developing a Compelling Vision #11 Strategies
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.
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.
What strategies may be effective to help you realize your vision and meet your challenges? (Brainstorm and clarify multiple possibilities before focusing.)
As a Wellness Coach you should Strike the ____________ between over-praising and under-praising - according to clients' needs.

39. NVC
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
Non-Violent Communication
Observing Similar Role Models

40. Core Values (Appreciative Interview Protocol)

41. Essential parts of a wellness vision
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
Has identified and documented the value of numerous interventions for enhancing self-esteem
As a Wellness Coach you should ___________ regarding What is and is not working in the coaching process.
As a Wellness Coach you should _____________ - if you think they can accomplish more.

42. Most of your client prospects will be in the
Contemplation and/or preparation stage for at least one area (fitness - weight - nutrition - stress - mental or physical health) and your coaching program will help them reach the maintenance phase (sustaining the new behavior consistently week to we
A process for enhancing empathic connection and honest understanding between people.
Appreciative inquiry to inspire clients
Being completely accepting toward another person - without reservations

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

44. Positive Future - Elevating Trajectories
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?
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).
'the belief that one has the capability to initiate or sustain a desired behavior (the exercise of control).'
Vision - Anticipation - Disputation

45. Push clients
As a Wellness Coach you should not __________ beyond their capabilities.
'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.'
Appreciative inquiry to inspire clients
The positive past requires a sense of satisfaction with the domains of life that are important to an individual

46. Vision Level
'the belief that one has the capability to initiate or sustain a desired behavior (the exercise of control).'
1. Self-Awareness & Responsibility 2. Strengths 3. Values & Meaning 4. Benefits & Information 5. Challenges and Strategies
Any talk by the client that argues against the case for change (or for staying the same).
Gratitude Forgiveness

47. When people are thinking about changing a behavior - they can ask themselves three basic questions

48. Positive Past-Elevating Memories
Gratitude Forgiveness
1. Trust and rapport 2. Honoring personality preferences 3. The written word
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 not Allow clients to dwell on topics _____________ or expertise.

49. Behavioral Goals are SMART Goals
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?
Specific - Measurable - Action-based (behaviors) - Realistic - Time-bound
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
Replacing an old health-risky behavior with a new health-promoting behavior (e.g. substituting carrot sticks or a straw for a cigarette).

50. The Importance of a Compelling Vision
Evoking Change Talk
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
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.
Recruiting family and friends to help with behavior change by specifically asking each of them to consider the particular thing you would like them to do for you. This requires clients to think carefully about what they would like someone to do and t