To deliver Coaching Lasting behavior change Applying psychological principles To deliver Lasting behavior change

Today’s agenda Why do we need coaching? Coaching demo – wellness vision Definition of coaching Principles of behavioral psychology used in coaching

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Today’s agenda Why do we need coaching?

Coaching demonstration Instructor to coach volunteer to develop a wellness vision (15 minutes) Reference – wellness vision coaching tool: http://www.wellcoaches.com/clients/images/ Wellness.Vision.Self.Coaching.Tool.doc

Wellness Vision Coaching Ideal person you want to be when it comes to health and wellness? Gap between here and your vision? Why does this vision really matter to you? What is the key obstacle that will get in the way? What are workable strategies to overcome the obstacle? Are you ready and committed to take the first steps to reach your vision?

What is coaching? A close relationship and partnership enabling a client to learn, grow, and develop A coach helps the client identify and clarify the areas for development Coaches employ a diverse array of assessment, psychological, and behavior change tools Coaches partner with clients to help them move from Point A to B Scheduled coaching sessions, by telephone or in-person for three months or longer

What is health, fitness & wellness coaching? Focused on delivering lasting changes (self-efficacy) Integrates psychological principles with health and fitness expertise

Behavior change starts in the mind… Psychological principles used in coaching: Manuscript published by 2004 ICF Coaching Research Symposium http://www.wellcoaches.com/images/pdf/ Final.Wellness.Coaching.Manuscript.8.25.04.pdf

Coaching as Behavioral Medicine Coaching as Behavioral Medicine needs to be based on evidence-based principles of psychology Behavioral modification science Transtheoretical model (TTM) Motivational interviewing Choice theory/reality therapy Solution-oriented therapy

Transtheoretical Model (TTM) Developed by James Prochaska, PhD 25 year history in health behavioral psychology Stages of readiness to change Decisional balance Self-efficacy Processes of change: Cognitive Behavioral

Motivational Interviewing Developed by Miller & Rollnick Counseling methodology initially developed for addiction treatment Client-centered directive method to enhance intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence Decisional balance sheet Ready, willing, and able Counseling skills - inquiry, reflective listening, feedback techniques Elicit and reinforce pro-change talk

Choice Theory & Reality Therapy William Glasser, MD Internal control cognitive theory Only clients control choices and change process Close trusting relationship Help client confront reality What person do I want to be? What would that person do? What will I commit to do?

Solution-oriented Psychotherapy Stimulate clients to identify their own strengths, resources, and solutions Help client reframe his/her perspective Help client change his/her behaviors which then can help reframing or elicit new or forgotten strengths

To deliver Coaching Lasting behavior change Applying psychological principles To deliver Lasting behavior change