Saturday, 31 July 2010 18:44
Last Updated on Monday, 06 August 2012 09:06
Wellness Coaching
Some Questions and Answers (Q & A) about Wellness Coaching
Q: What is Wellness?
A: Wellness is a conscious, deliberate process that requires a person to become aware of and make choices for a more satisfying lifestyle. Wellness focuses on our strengths social, occupational, mental/emotional, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, and financial, especially physical wellness (managing medical conditions, accessing screenings, sleep and rest, relaxation and managing stress, diet and nutrition, good habits and routines).
Q: What is a Wellness Coach?
A: A Wellness Coach is a person who has had special training in helping other people to make positive changes on health issues through the use of knowledge of health and wellness, health literacy, effective communication skills, coaching principles and strategies to motivate and inspire.
Q: Can the Wellness Coach work with other members of a treatment team or support system?
A: Absolutely! Depending on what the person decides, the Wellness Coach may work with family, other healthcare providers, and other people a person identifies as important supporters.
Q: How can a Wellness Coach help?
A: A Wellness Coach can help a person assess personal wellness and identify an area a person may want to improve, set a plan, and receive support to achieve the wellness goal.
Q: How long and how often will a person work with the Wellness Coach?
A: The Wellness Coaching is a short-term process. Wellness coaches can work with an individual for 6-12 weeks. Each session is less than an hour at least once a week. The Wellness Coach can provide a check in call in between the weekly session for support. Wellness coaching is a short-term process and the number of sessions depends on individual goals, wellness plan and accountability steps.
 WC-2012.pdf | [ ] | 403 Kb |
Related Articles
