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10.5 hours of Continuing Education! Coaching is a social resource for health, with the potential to improve social capital in disadvantaged populations. Through this authentic generative relationship, coaching can be a stabilizing force and the core driver of behavior change.  Coaching for Social Resources & Health Equity This topic will now be offered within our Core Coach Training program, rather than this optional course. What is the course about? With the emerging awareness of inequities within healthcare, there has been a shift to address Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). The World Health Organization defines SDOH as "the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life." Given the identification of SDOH, we assert that coaching is a social resource for health , with the potential to improve social capital in disadvantaged populations. Through this authentic generative relationship, coaching can be a stabilizing force and the core driver of behavior change. Register for the November cohort November 11, 12-2pm ET (break 2-2:15) November 11, 2:15-4:15pm ET November 12, 12-2pm ET (break 2-2:15) November 12, 2:15-4:15pm ET November 13, 12-2pm ET (break 2-2:15) November 13, 2:15-4:15pm ET Structure Our course is hosted in our live, virtual classroom with lecture, discussion, and ample practice. The details: Cost: $695 Full, live attendance required Written Knowledge Assessment 10.5 CEs for Wellcoaches, NBHWC, ACSM Prerequisites Due the nature of the discussions and the knowledge required, this course is only open to Wellcoaches, NBC-HWC, or ICF Certified Coaches. Faculty Alice Zhang (MBA, CHWC) Cynthia Luna (NBC-HWC, CHWC) Erika Jackson (MCC, NBC-HWC, CHWC) Iris Fernández Valdés (NBC-HWC, CHWC) Kelly Davis Martin (DBH, PCC, NBC-HWC, CHWC) Sheryl Richard (PhD, CPHWC, PCC, NBC-HWC, PMP, CHWC) Simon Matthews (Psychologist, FASLM, MHlthSc, DipIBLM, MAPS, PCC, NBC-HWC, CHWC) Build your coaching competencies 1.1 Explain the Social Ecology Model Coaching Competencies: 1.1.1 Examine the ecological system in which a client exists 1.1.2 Explore the ways in which the ecological system impacts a client’s perspectives, beliefs and behaviors 1.2 Define Social Determinants of Health and Consider Social Resources Coaching Competencies: 1.2.1 Identify the Social Determinants of Health that impact a client’s perspective, beliefs and behaviors 1.2.2 Identify the social resources to which a client may have access 1.3 Examine the framework for well-being based on scientific models Coaching Competencies: 1.3.1 Acknowledge various models of well-being 1.3.2 Support clients in identifying or crafting their own model of well-being 1.3.3 Maintain awareness of one’s own biases for well-being models 1.3.4 Prepare to be a social resource for health through honoring autonomy, visioning, building efficacy, and being authentic 1.4 Build Awareness of the Sources of Stability Coaching Competencies: 1.4.1 Identify the elements of security and growth that lead to self-actualization 1.4.2 Examine the personality meta-traits: stability & plasticity 1.4.3 Name the sources of stability (esteem, compassion, safety, security) 1.4.4 Name the sources of growth (autonomy, competence, relatedness) 2.1 Perform diversity-informed coaching Coaching Competencies: 2.1.1 Display cultural competence and cultural humility 2.1.2 Accept and respect differences, and facilitate mutuality 2.1.3 Recognize that your beliefs and values may not be the same as your client’s 2.1.4 Recognize health disparities and their impact on client trust, perspectives and beliefs 2.1.5 Demonstrate curiosity to avoid assumptions and seeing the client through your own lens 2.1.6 Focus on specifics about people instead of generalizations about them 2.1 Perform diversity-informed coaching (continued) 2.1.7 Be intentional about the language you use 2.1.8 Check in on your own biases before, during and after coaching 2.1.9 Provide empathy in coaching when a client is experiencing limited resources, inequity, bias, and discrimination 2.1.10 Utilize the skills and ways of being necessary for building authentic generative relationships 2.1.11 Apply core coaching competencies for facilitating client resourcefulness and self-advocacy 2.1.12 Demonstrate efficacy in discussing topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as they are relevant to the client 2.2 Assess and identify external social resources to support stability Coaching Competencies: 2.2.1 Identify strategies to support a client’s stability 2.2.2 Identify strategies for coaching the client about social resources that impact health and well-being 2.3 Use the coaching relationship to support psychological needs Coaching Competencies: 2.3.1 Create authentic generative relationships 2.3.2 Avoid ecological fallacy 2.3.3 Accept the client as unique and whole 2.3.4 Demonstrate unconditional positive regard 2.3.5 Embody humility 2.3.6 Demonstrate curiosity 3.1 Utilize appropriate boundaries around mental well-being Coaching Competencies: 3.1.1 Refer clients when topics are beyond the scope of coaching 3.1.2 Identify the warning signs of the most common mental health conditions 3.1.3 Practice self-care in working with clients who are managing their well-being 3.1.4 Utilize mental health and well-being screeners as appropriate 3.2 Apply the social resources and the lens of health equity to psychological models and coaching processes Coaching Competencies: 3.2.1 Demonstrate flexibility and agility in coaching flow to adjust for client circumstances relative to social ecology and social resources

Become a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. 9-week Virtual Classroom to Fit Your Busy Schedule in January 2026. Launch your Health and Well-Being Coach Training in January 2026 Module 1: 9-Week Virtual Classroom/2 Classes Each Wk Back to all classes Our Health and Well-being Coach Training program is widely respected as the gold standard. Our industry-first programs gave birth to a new professional, the Certified Health and Well-being Coach. The training is also open to those who do not intend to become a Health Coach but wish to learn the skills and behaviors to apply in other settings. Our Health and Well-being coach training and certification program is endorsed by our strategic partners, the American College of Sports Medicine and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Our classes are provided live online, allowing you to learn from and be mentored by the most experienced and credentialed faculty in the industry. We offer several information sessions each month! Reserve Your Spot! Get Trained Only - Module 1 only: $1985 Our Core Coach Training (live classes and Coaching Habits e-course) Register Now Get Trained, Certified and be eligible for the National Certification - Modules 1-3: $3395 Our Core Coach Training + Lifestyle Medicine Course + Wellcoaches Certification Process Register Now Payment plans and PayPal options may be available through registration links. IMPORTANT: If you opt for a payment plan, you will not have access to mentoring and certification until all payments have been made. Register for Information Session Key Dates Early Bird discount EXTENDED TO January 8 : Module 1 only $150 off or Modules 1-3 bundle $250 off Registration deadline: January 11, 2026 at 5pm ET or when full Certification deadline: September 30, 2027 This module is a prerequisite for Module 2 . You must complete Modules 2 and 3 for Certification! Review the Certification Handbook . Materials for Module 1 Required Purchase: The Coaching Psychology Manual , 2nd edition Prefer the Manual in Spanish? Purchase here. Additional reading and listening materials are provided upon registration. Note that preparation for this course requires an average of 20 hours of reading and listening in advance. Module 1 Live Class Dates/Times (listed in Eastern/New York time) Click here for timezone conversion. Live classes begin the week of January 18, 2026 and end the week of March 19, 2026 . Each week you will attend two consecutive lessons . Students must attend at least one of each live lesson offered every week, for a total of two lessons each week. Classes may be combined in any way that fits your schedule. This class is delivered in a real-time, virtual classroom, via Zoom. Plan for active engagement in discussion and practice, a key part of being a student and becoming a coach. First Lesson each week is: Second Lesson each week is: Sun 8pm-10pm ET OR Wed 11am-1pm ET OR Mon 11am-1pm ET Thu 8pm-10pm ET Sample of Times for 8pm ET Classes Sample of Times for 11am ET Classes Module 1 Self-Paced E-course At any time during Module 1, you may begin the self-paced, virtual e-course focused on "Coaching Habits". The 10-hour habits course includes 8 collections of self-paced video lessons to explore common growth edges that hold us back as leaders and professionals, our signposts for new insights and wisdom. Each habit (70+ habits to choose from) comes with a 5-10 minute video, resources, reminders, and an optional habits tracker. You will have access to this course upon registration. Completion of the above, including ALL live classes, will be required to receive a Certificate of Attendance. This module (Module 1) is a prerequisite for Module 2 . You must complete Modules 2 and 3 for Certification! Review the Certification Handbook . How long will it take to become Certified? Here is a sample timeline for completing all the Modules required to become a Certified Wellcoach® and applying for the National exam when you have enrolled in the 9-week training option: February – March: Begin Module 1 and complete the 18 live virtual classes (two 120 min classes/week), feedback surveys and knowledge assessments. Also complete the Coaching Habits course, including feedback surveys and knowledge assessments. Keep in mind that there are approximately 1-2 hours of coursework before each lesson (i.e., reading the manual, listening to coaching demos, and reading articles). April - June: Complete Module 2 by participating in seven 2-hour live virtual classes, one e-course, and completing feedback surveys and knowledge assessments. Also complete the self-paced 21.5-hour Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches course, including feedback surveys and knowledge assessments. June: Begin Module 3 by completing three 1-hour mentoring sessions and begin work with practice client(s). July-August: Complete Module 3 by submitting Wellness Visions and Goals (for you and one client) and passing the written and oral exams. August-November: Receive your "Certified Wellcoach®" designation (and start conducting the 50 coaching sessions needed to apply for the NBHWC exam if that is your plan). December: If you wish, apply to take the National exam, through the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching, after all three modules and you have practiced with your own clients for 50 coaching sessions. Overview of Certification

Wellcoaches is an accredited program offering American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) continuing education credits and courses. These AAFP continuing education courses are for Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who are looking for AAFP PCs or ECs. We offer online courses in synchronous (virtual classroom) and asynchronous (recorded or self-paced) formats. Earn your AAFP credits today! Other resources for physicians High Quality and Accredited AAFP Credits Core Coach Training: Module 1 - 36 PCs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction Coaching Psychology Manual Begin the journey to become a certified health coach and double the impact on your patients. Completion of Module 1 (including 100% attendance, completion of all lesson feedback surveys and a score of 80% or greater on quizzes) is required for course completion and to receive a Certificate of Attendance. ​See all upcoming classes. Lesson topics include:​ ​​Differentiating the coach from the expert How to establish growth-promoting relationships Coaching presence Expressing compassion through empathy Building positive emotions for resilience Eliciting motivation Building self-efficacy Readiness to change Building powerful visions Crafting designs for behavior experiments Creating generative (ah-ha!) moments Appreciative goal review Coaching habits e-course "I am incredibly proud to shared that I am now a certified Health and Well-being Coach thanks to the fantastic Wellcoaches certification program. I started this journey in December 2023 and admittedly took my time to soak in everything I was learning. Margaret Moore and her team have created the gold standard for understanding personal motivation and the coaching relationship! I highly recommend this to all other family physicians who want to encourage their patients in lifestyle based preventative care." - Jill Haltigan, Family Physician Core Coach Training Module 2: 10 PCs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction along with numerous e-course offerings. Continue your journey of becoming a certified health coach. Module 2 was created to further deepen coaching skills through demonstration and practice opportunities. Participants will hone in on the specific topics: Organize Your Emotions, Organize Your Mind, Wellness Visions and Generative Moments A "Certificate of Attendance" is provided following class attendance, completion of 4 feedback surveys and a score of 80% or greater on all knowledge assessments. . Core Coach Training Module 2: 10 PC and 8 EC (4/1/26-4/1/27) Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction Module 2 prepares coaches to support the whole patient by building awareness of mental health conditions, cultural dynamics, and the broader environmental forces that shape health behaviors. Across four courses, coaches will learn to recognize mental health warning signs and make appropriate referrals, develop cultural competence and humility, examine their own biases and assumptions, and explore how Social Determinants of Health and ecological systems influence a patient's perspectives and well-being. Through self-reflection, skill-building, and practical application, coaches will emerge equipped to practice with greater cultural responsiveness, psychological awareness, and respect for each patient's unique lived experience. Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches - 16. 5 ECs if enrolled 9/1/26 and after Self-paced, self-directed e-course Lifestyle Medicine Coaches partner with clients seeking self-directed, lasting changes, aligned with their values, which promote health and wellness and, thereby, enhance well-being. They support clients to engage in the practices of lifestyle medicine, such as healthy diet, regular exercise, good sleep and stress management, in order to become healthier and happier. See overview of curriculum and world-renowned faculty. To earn a "Certificate of Attendance", students must view each of the lessons in full, complete the six knowledge assessments with 80% accuracy, and complete a course survey. "Establishing a standard for health coaches in lifestyle medicine will help ensure that crucial information is consistently of the highest caliber. Coaches reach an enormous number of people, and, with standardized training in lifestyle medicine, they'll have an enhanced ability to promote health and prevent disease. The public can be confident that certified coaches are practicing at a high standard and providing evidence-based guidance. Certified Health and Wellness Coaches who specialize in lifestyle medicine will become integral members of the lifestyle medicine practice team, contributing importantly to the treatment and even reversal of disease." - David Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM, Past President of the ACLM Wellcoaches Habits - 10 PCs Self-paced, self-directed e-course The 10-hour habits course includes 8 collections of self-paced video lessons to explore common growth edges that hold us back as leaders and professionals, our signposts for new insights and wisdom. The Wellcoaches habits system is designed for any coach, team or organization that aspires to a culture of coaching where everyone is growing and thriving together. The course includes a Habits Library with several collections to choose from. Our collection includes: Behavior Change Communication Connection Leveraging Emotions Cultivating Capacities Burnout Prevention Transformational Leadership The Declipse Technique ™ (preview here) Each habit (70+ habits to choose from) comes with a 5-10 minute video, resources, reminders and tracker. A "Certificate of Attendance " is provided following course completion and feedback survey for all eight content collections. AAFP Continuing Education Requirements For live courses, once all requirements are complete, a Certificate of Attendance will be provided to the student. Physicians, NP’s, and PA’s will use this certificate to report completion of the course to AAFP. Synchronous courses are eligible for Prescribed Credit. AAFP Prescribed Credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When Applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed Credit earned must be reported as Prescribed Credit, not as Category 1. Have questions about a course? Your Coach Concierge, assigned by the first letter of your last name, is here to support you: Telephone: (866) 932-6224 (866 WE-COACH) Your Last name A - G: Julie Cummings [ext 712 ] Your Last name H - O: Joanna Thomas [ext 743] Your Last name P - Z: Angela Carter-Lanon [ext 742]

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Self-paced CE courses for NBHWC, ACSM, NCHEC, and Wellcoaches credit. Explore GLP-1, motivational interviewing, and more! Earn CE credit on your schedule These on-demand courses let you earn continuing education credit on your schedule while building skills you'll use in your next session. Every course is self-paced, and you keep access indefinitely. Coaching Specialty Collection I Five classes to deepen the core skills behind every great coaching conversation. CEUs: Wellcoaches 5, NBHWC 5 (CEA-000328-1), ACSM 5, NCHEC 4. Format: Self-paced, 5 hours Price: $125 ADD TO CART Who it's for: Coaches who want to strengthen foundational skills through real coaching demonstrations. You'll leave able to: Turn closed-ended questions that come from an expert mindset into open-ended, thought-provoking inquiries Move from praising to truly affirming Replace repeating with perceptive reflections and other reflection types Describe systemic coaching and see the value of coaching from a systems perspective Spot how unclear contract parameters create coaching challenges, and how to address them Coaching Specialty Collection II Five classes on mental health, burnout, and the finer points of coaching presence. CEUs: Wellcoaches 5, NBHWC 5 (CEA-000359-1), ACSM 5, NCHEC 3. Format: Self-paced, 5 hours Price: $125 ADD TO CART Who it's for: Coaches who want a clear structure for mental health concerns that surface in sessions, plus demonstrations of advanced skills. After this course, coaches will be able to: Name indicators of declining mental health and follow a referral process Identify red flags and take appropriate action Coach clients (and fellow coaches) experiencing burnout symptoms Apply the five stages of Appreciative Inquiry in a coaching context Stay grounded during a generative moment while honoring the client's agenda Practice the main types of reflections in a variety of linguistic styles This course supports you within your scope of practice: you'll learn to guide behavior change Coaching Clients to a Healthy Weight: Clearing a Path to Healthier Lives in Diet Culture Many clients feel defeated after repeated weight-loss attempts. Learn compassionate, evidence-informed ways to support them. CEUs: Wellcoaches 9, NBHWC 9 (CEA-000348-1), ACSM 9, NCHEC 9. Format: Self-paced, 9 hours Price: $250 ADD TO CART Who it's for: Coaches supporting clients who feel pressure from society and the healthcare system around body weight and shape. After this course, coaches will be able to: Explain the evidence on how people lose weight and keep it off Recognize seven key obstacles to weight loss and respond to each Choose from dozens of practical tools for weight loss or weight maintenance approached with compassion Support clients' self-acceptance while they work toward their own health goals Taught by: Greg Hottinger and Michael Scholtz GLP-1 Medications: Coaching Considerations When Supporting Clients Through a Weight-Loss Process Clients are asking about GLP-1s. Build the knowledge and coaching skills to support them with confidence. CEUs: Wellcoaches 6, NBHWC 6 (CEA-100054-5), ACSM 6, NCHEC 6. Format: Self-paced, 6 hours Price: $200 ADD TO CART Who it's for: Coaches whose clients are considering, starting, or currently taking GLP-1 medications. After this course, coaches will be able to: Recognize your own biases about GLP-1 medications and how they show up in sessions Explain how the major medications work, what the data show, and what is known about side effects and long-term outcomes Apply behavior change strategies that fit what clients are physiologically experiencing Practice responding to common client situations through role-play This course supports you within your scope of practice: you'll learn to guide behavior change, not to advise on medication. Taught by: Greg Hottinger and Michael Scholtz Motivational Interviewing: Applying Evidence-Based Strategies for Positive Behavior Change and Growth Go deep on MI with a course built on the 4th edition by Miller and Rollnick. CEUs: Wellcoaches 10, NBHWC 10 (CE-000038-1), ACSM 10, NCHEC 10. Format: Self-paced, 10 hours Price: $250 ADD TO CART Who it's for: Coaches ready to sharpen their MI skills and adapt them to their own practice setting. After this course, coaches will be able to: Use the four MI tasks (Engaging, Guiding, Evoking, Planning) to support behavior change Apply the key principles and core skills of MI, with its new emphasis on growth as well as change Deepen reflective listening, elicit change talk, and respond effectively to sustain talk and discord Help clients explore and resolve ambivalence Share information using coaching competencies Adapt the MI method and spirit to your current practice setting Taught by: Darlene Trandel