Diploma In Wellness Coaching

A Diploma In Wellness Coaching with author and tutor Laurel Alexander

Who The Course Is For Course Accreditation Course Recognition Dates and Venue Assessment Syllabus Costs and Enrolment Paying Online More Courses and Qualifications from Wellness for Life

The focus of a wellness coach is one of empowering the client to see for themselves how they can make sustainable, long term lifestyle changes. It involves discussing goals and designing a plan together.

Coaches, therapists and wellness tutors/teacher/trainers are adding wellness coaching to their work portfolio as a means of service enhancement and income generation.

Wellness coaches can work in the private and public health sectors choosing to specialize in: fitness, executive stress, parenting, young people, stress management, chronic illness, weight management, relationship issues, positive aging, special needs, condition/disease management, women’s conditions, men’s issues, the gay community, menopause issues, retirement, confidence and self esteem, ergonomics, employee wellness, creativity or spirituality.

WHO THE COURSE IS FOR

This course is for anyone who works in the health and fitness industry, conventional or complementary.

COURSE ACCREDITATION

The Diploma in Wellness Coaching will provide you with a professional qualification and is independently accredited by the National Council of Psychotherapists (NCP) at Affiliate Level, enabling you to set up in practice. Following successful completion of this course, you are eligible for membership of the National Council of Psychotherapists and can be entered onto their register. You can also apply for insurance in order to practice wellness coaching. The NCP is one of the longest established and prestigious societies of its type in the UK, being formed in 1971. Visit their website at www.ncphq.co.uk.

COURSE RECOGNITION

Wellness for Life is an organisational and training provider member of the Association for Coaching and is committed to the ethical development of coaching as a profession. Our coaching training is in line with the Association’s Code of Ethics and Good Practice.

Laurel is registered with the Association for Coaching

The Diploma carries 1 CPD point for every hour of attendance and study (making this course carry at least 100 points)

This course has UKRLP registration and is on the UK Register for Learning Providers.

The Diploma would be a level 3. This level of qualification recognizes "the ability to gain, and where relevant apply a range of knowledge, skills and understanding." Learning at this level involves “obtaining detailed knowledge and skills. It is appropriate for people working independently, or in some areas supervising and training others in their field of work”. Qualifications and Curriculum Authority

Wellness for Life is an organisational and training provider member of the Association for Coaching and is committed to the ethical development of coaching as a profession. Our life coaching training is in line with the Association’s Code of Ethics and Good Practice.

WHERE AND WHEN THE COURSE RUNS

The Diploma in Wellness Coaching runs in Brighton, Sussex for six months, beginning 30 October 2010 until 26 March 2011, one Saturday a month. Dates are:

• 30 October 2010
• 27 November 2010
• 04 December 2010
• 29 January 2011
• 26 February 2011
• 26 March 2011

The group is kept to a maximum of 6 students to facilitate individual learning.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment for the Diploma in Wellness Coaching occurs through supervised skills development, 2 case studies, a research project and a reflective learning journal with occasional additional tasks (which you include in your learning journal).

DIPLOMA IN WELLNESS COACHING SYLLABUS

Course Introduction
Learning Agreement - Course objectives - Accreditation and qualification process - Completing the learning journal

Module 1: Wellness Coaching
What wellness coaching is - Sickness industry v Wellness revolution - Integrated Wellness - Life areas of wellness - Role of the wellness coach - The Welcome Pack - Co-creating a Wellness Action Plan - Creating an ongoing wellness plan

Module 2: Coaching Skills
Working within a Code of Ethics - Evaluating own values and beliefs and their impact on own practice - Building client rapport - Using verbal and non-verbal language - Active listening skills - Effective questioning - Learning styles - Setting goals with clients - Helping a client build self-esteem - Keeping a client motivated - Journaling - Negotiating tasks - Managing client negativity - Providing feedback - Record keeping -Telephone coaching skills - E-coaching - Knowing when and how to refer a client on - Summarizing coaching outcomes - E-coaching - V-coaching - T-coaching - Face-to-face coaching - Ending the coaching process

Module 3: The Mindbody Link
Introduction to PNI - The stress connection - Client’s attitude to healing

Module 4: Stress Management Skills
How you react to stress and body awareness - Relaxation techniques - Meditation and self hypnosis - Cognitive interventions - Goal setting - Time management - Assertiveness

Module 5: Cognitive Behavioral Interventions & Wellness
Identifying common cognitive errors - The ABC model for cognitive behavioral interventions - Analyzing automatic thoughts and beliefs - Facilitating cognitive change - Facilitating behavioral change - Cognitive behavioral interventions for chronic medical problems

Module 6: Using Imagery for Health
Knowledge and practice of relaxation techniques - Importance of ritual as a healing force - Relevance of imagery in healing rituals - Using imagery for different conditions

Module 7: Lifestyle Interventions
Smoking cessation - Fitness - Time management - Work/life balance

Module 8: The 21st Century Wellness Coach Practice
Wellness coaching niches - Business skills of the wellness coach - Developing an online presence - Going retail - Teaching and training - Consultancy - Private practice - Wellness diagnostic services - Personalized medicine/treatments - Providing therapies - DIY healthcare - Preventative healthcare

Course Ending
Course evaluation - CPD of the wellness coach - Importance of mentoring/supervision

FEE

The fee of £799 includes:

• A professional qualification in Wellness Coaching accredited with the National Council of Psychotherapists to Affiliate Level (ANCP would go after your name)
• A Diploma in Wellness Coaching recognized by the Complementary Medical Association (CMA) and membership of the CMA
• Learning material

Payment options:

1. Complete fee in advance with 10% discount (£719)
2. Two installments: £499 upon enrolment plus one further installment of £300

You can pay by cheque, standing order, BACS or online.

NOTE: You will need to purchase course books amounting to approximately £100. All of them are available from www.amazon.co.uk.

HOW TO ENROL

If you would like to enroll on the Diploma in Wellness Coaching, choose one of the following:

• Complete the enrolment form and send together with a cheque for the full amount (or first instalment), made payable to Laurel Alexander, 101 Osborne Road, Brighton, Sussex BN1 6LW or
• Complete and send the enrolment form to the above address and pay online here or
• Complete and send the enrolment form to the above address and contact Laurel to make a standing order or BACS arrangement.

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Diploma In Wellness Coaching
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