Diploma In Wellness Coaching
A Diploma In Wellness Coaching
with author and tutor Laurel Alexander
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, a vision, and
designing a plan together. A wellness coach will provide tools
for motivation, goal setting, self discovery and embrace the fact
that no two clients will need to have the same approach in making
lifestyle changes.
Many wellness coaches operate their own business with both private
and corporate clients. Typically a wellness coach will work with
clients in the area of nutrition, exercise, weight control, stress
management, with areas of specialism such as relationships, sleep
quality, disease management, and life balance.
Many more opportunities are beginning to arise in the corporate
environment. A number of progressive companies are recognizing
the value of designing healthy lifestyle’s as a preventative
measure in order to curb escalating health care costs. A handful
of employers are offering wellness coaching programs as an employee
incentive. Implementing Wellness Coaching Programs creates a corporate
culture of health and wellness, it facilitates learning, and most
importantly is welcomed by employees looking for the key to making
sustainable lifestyle changes.
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DIPLOMA IN WELLNESS COACHING
For entry onto the Diploma in Wellness Coaching, you need to
be a qualified healthcare professional (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 a recognized and authorized course
provider of the Complementary
Medical Association (CMA). As a Wellness for Life student, enrolment on the Diploma in Wellness Coaching
will enable you to join the CMA as a student member. Upon successful
completion of the Diploma, you can upgrade your membership and
obtain insurance with the CMA to practice.
This course has UKRLP registration and is on the UK Register for
Learning Providers.
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Laurel
is registered with the Association for Coaching
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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.
HOW THE DIPLOMA IN WELLNESS COACHING IS DELIVERED
Wellness for Life offers the Diploma
in Wellness Coaching through blended learning whereby you can
start your course at any time of the year. The mode of delivery
is by supported open learning (home-study) and supervised practice
in the teaching clinic. Benefits of blended learning:
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You can start your course anytime
- You can complete your study as quickly as you like or you can
take up to 2 years
- Access your course 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week
- You have the benefit of 1-2-1 tuition throughout your period
of study
- The 32 hours of supervised skills development can be taken when
you like e.g. day, evening or Saturdays
- You will be working in the teaching clinic under supervision
with a range of clients
- You can enjoy self-directed learning where you work at your own
pace, with full tutor support
- There are unique opportunities to develop self confidence and
skills with quality feedback and challenge
Supported open learning
Supported open learning is designed to give you the underpinning
knowledge you need in order to practice wellness coaching.
There are 9 modules containing learning material and set assignments
which you complete at home in your own time. The assignments
are sent to your tutor for marking and comment.
In addition to the assignments, you will need to complete a
research project by the end of the course. Supervised practice
Following completion of the home study, you will accumulate 32
hours of supervised skills development. Twenty of which will
be taken in Brighton in the teaching clinic at times to suit
you (day, evening or Saturdays). The purpose of the teaching
clinic is to give students hands-on experience with genuine
clients in a safe, supervised environment.
Case studies
As part of your supervised practice; you will complete 3 case
studies, each seen 4 times.
Self Development
The Diploma in Wellness Coaching has a strong focus on self-awareness
for each student as a firm and ongoing foundation for both
personal and professional development. Your self development
is reflected in your learning journal which you will keep throughout
the time you are on this course.
ASSESSMENT
There are over 100 hours of supported learning hours for the
home study plus over 32 hours of supervised skills development.
Assessment for the Diploma in Wellness Coaching occurs through:
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Supervised skills development
- Assignments
- Reflective learning journal
- 3 case studies (each seen 4 times)
- A research project on an aspect of wellness coaching
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 – 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 - Ending the coaching
process
Module 3: Anatomy & Physiology
An Essential Training Solutions manual provides the basics of all
the major body systems covering: cardiovascular system, digestive
system, endocrine system, lymphatic system, muscular system,
nervous system, reproductive system, respiratory system, senses,
skeletal system, skin, structural organization and the urinary
system.
Module 4: The Mindbody Link
Introduction to PNI - The endocrine system, nervous system and
immune system link – The stress connection - What mindbody
techniques are good for - Mindbody techniques/therapies
Module 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: Lifestyle Interventions
Smoking cessation – Fitness – Time management – Work/life
balance
Module 9: Basic Nutrition
Weight management – Food allergies/intolerances – Vitamins – Minerals
- RDAs and RNAs – Meal planning – Nutrition for pregnancy,
menopause and old age - Healing foods – Potentially harmful
foods - Carbohydrates, fats and proteins - Digestive and eliminative
processes - Vegetarian and vegan diets – Detoxing - Potential
benefits of organic foods - Mineral, vitamin and herbal supplementations
- Basic components of a healthy diet – Recognizing eating
disorders – When to refer on
Course Ending
Course evaluation - CPD of the wellness coach - Importance of
mentoring/supervision – Career
guidance
FEE
The fee of £1,300 includes:
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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 recognised by the Complementary
Medical Association (CMA) and membership of the CMA
- An experienced tutor who is a complementary therapist and
wellness coach
- Learning material
- Over 100 hours of supported open learning
- 32 hours of supervised skills development in the teaching clinic
- Supervised case study practice
- Study-buddy support
- Career guidance
NOTE: If you have a qualification
which covers Coaching Skills (module 2) or Anatomy & Physiology
(module 3) and can provide evidence you will be offered a reduction
in course fees.
NOTE: You will need to purchase
course books amounting to approximately £100.
All of them are available from www.amazon.co.uk.
Payment options:
- Complete fee in advance with 10% discount ( £1170)
- Three instalments: £200 upon enrolment plus two further
instalments of £550
- Monthly instalments: £200 upon enrolment with 11 instalments
of £100 per month
You can pay by cheque, standing order, BACS or online.
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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