Health & Wellness Coaching Skills II

XMED-523 - Health & Wellness Coaching Skills II

Course Description

This course focuses on the application of essential coaching skills and behavior change theories. Students will develop an individualized Health Coaching Approach with methodologies in mindfulness, motivational interviewing and the 5 phases of the Georgetown HWC coaching model. Methods for setting client-centered goals and actions are presented. Additional topics include knowing when to refer and the ethics of coaching.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Describe the structure and flow of a coaching session and a coaching engagement.
Apply behavior change models and motivational interviewing skills to support positive health choices
Practice conducting initial and intermediate coaching sessions, including vision, health assessment, goal setting and overcoming barriers
Practice coaching techniques, both in one-on-one and group settings
Identify when to refer clients to resources outside the coaching setting
Analyze ethical issues related to coaching according to the ICHWC and ICF Code of Ethics.
Formulate an individualized Health Coaching Approach

Enroll Now- Spring 2025 Non-Credit

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