Health and Wellness Coach Certification

This first module defines the health and wellness coaching profession and lays the foundation for your practice. It covers the eight pillars of wellness and the 11 core competencies of a coach as defined by the ICF (International Coaching Federation). At the end of this module you will be able to identify your client’s profile and to understand which areas of their lives that they need to improve.

This module will discuss the following topics:

• defining health and wellness 
• learning how to build a coach/client relationship
• understanding the 8 aspects of wellness
• the ICF’s 11 core competencies 
• using a form to establish your client’s health and wellness
• administering the quality of life assessment scale 
• outlining the details of the coaching contract

This second module will cover the importance of positive psychology particularly as it relates to the development of your client’s goals. Positive thoughts and emotions are a key feature of well-being and are closely linked to an optimal state of motivation.

This module will explore the following concepts:

• knowing how thoughts and emotions influence health
• learning how to create positive affirmations
• understanding how to focus on the final goal
• outlining the five steps to achieving goals 
• doing practical exercises
• understanding the use of positive psychology in coaching

This third module will address nutrition which will to enable you to give advice and develop programs in line with your client’s goals. These goals may be to maintain a healthy weight, change bad eating habits or to improve vitality.

This module will cover the following concepts:

• identifying the basics of nutrition: macronutrients, micronutrients and hydration 
• providing your clients with dietary recommendations
• knowing the effects of healthy eating on overall health
• preparing menu examples
• recognizing food allergies
• finding ways to slim down
• learning about the dietary needs of athletes, pregnant women and the elderly

This fourth module will explore another pillar of health: physical exercise. Physical exercise is an integral component of both physical and mental well-being. In this module we will also address which kind of activities to prioritize.

In this module you will learn about:

• the benefits of sports on the body
• how to increase motivation
• how to correct a bad sitting position
• creating an action plan to move more at work
• strengthening muscles and cardiorespiratory activities
• developing a comprehensive program of physical activity
• understanding the effects of HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) on overall health
• identifying different audiences : clients who want to lose weight, those suffering from health problems, athletes, those who are sedentary, pregnant women, seniors and many others

This module will address another pillar of well-being: stress and its consequences on physical and mental health. You will gain an understanding of what stress is, how it manifests itself and its impact on daily life. You’ll also be given plenty of tips and tools to help your clients to manage stressful situations.

This module will explore the following concepts:

• acute, chronic, and positive stress
• sources of stress and their effect on health
• strategies for managing or eliminating stress
• seven steps for reducing emotional stress
• a practical guide to meditation

This sixth module will focus on building positive human relationships. Studies have already made the link between good health, happiness and fulfilling social relationships. This is therefore another key element in your work as a health and wellness coach.

In this module you will learn about:

• interpersonal relationships and how they influence health
• how to increase self-esteem
• ten keys to improving relationships
• the importance of gratitude

This seventh module will build on the concepts previously explored particularly as they relate to your client’s emotional balance and personal development. By opening them up to the work of the mind and spirituality, you will be helping them to achieve better control over their lives and their choices.

This module will cover:

• compassion and spiritual awakening 
• how to become aware of one’s emotions
• mindfulness and its effects on health
• strategies for living in the present moment
• various meditative practices: three minutes of breathing meditation, seated mindfulness meditation, meditation based on body analysis and more

The eighth module will address the topics of personal goals and the purpose and meaning of life. You will help your client bring more meaning to their lives by establishing goals that are aligned with their deepest values. You will also learn about the benefits of developing altruism.

This module will cover the following concepts:

• how to discover yourself, to learn and to share
• analyzing the client’s personal development
• transforming their qualities into goals and actions
• understanding the benefits of altruism
• helping your client to develop altruism in their daily lives

This module will cover sleep habits and learning how to manage at-risk behaviours (tobacco, drugs, alcohol, etc.) You’ll be given practical advice in nutrition and provided with new tools to help maintain optimal health.

The following topics will be explored in this module:

• healthy routines
• bad habits and at-risk behaviours
• the amount of sleep required for good health
• practical advice for healthy cooking
• some common scenarios and possible solutions

To complete the training, you’ll be offered a coaching program. This program, which consists of one session per week for 11 weeks, will allow you to organize yourself as you begin your coaching practice.

Listed below are the details of the coaching program that we offer.  It is very cost-effective because it simultaneously covers several topics:

• Session 1 – Introduction and overall objectives
• Session 2 – Doubling your energy
• Session 3 – Balancing your meals
• Session 4 – Developing the mind and thinking positively
• Session 5 – Reducing stress
• Session 6 – Accelerating weight loss (step 1)
• Session 7 – Managing stress, living in the present moment and learning to meditate
• Session 8 – Accelerating weight loss (step 2)
• Session 9 – Cultivating wellness
• Session 10 – Developing compassion for yourself and others
• Session 11 – Moving forward and making future plans (finding life’s purpose)