I first came across the phrase “non-judgmental” long before I even began training as a psychologist, nearly 30 years ago. I didn't like the phrase then, and I like it less now. Why? Well, mainly because it is an instruction to not do something. In my experience, being instructed what not to do is never a good way to learn. Recall your very first days of driving a car - if the instructions to you had been “don't accelerate too quickly”, “don't brake too hard”, “don't go over the lane markings”, imagine how difficult it would have been to learn what you could actually do to drive a car safely (and how anxious you would’ve felt!). The origins of “non-judgmental” are in the humanistic psychotherapy of Carl Rogers. Generations of coaches, counsellors, psychologists and psychiatrists have been taught this mantra. Curiously, the idea does not help us avoid all forms of judgment. If I ask you to define “non-judgmental”, you may tell me that it requires not saying or thinking particular things about clients. But judgment and evaluation can also seem “positive” – when a client comes to a session having completed a particular goal they were working towards and the coach responds with “Wow! That’s awesome – I’m so proud of you!”, it sounds encouraging. But it is, in fact, highly judgmental and evaluative. In this case, we are determining what constitutes good work on the part of the client. You may be of the view that cheerleading like this is not that bad; however – there is an opportunity cost - and in this case the lost opportunity is affirmation. Affirmation can be thought of as a combination of empathy and summary reflection. It seeks to hold a mirror to the client so that they can see for themselves the ways in which their own values, strengths and resources have been used by them. At its best, affirmation can fuel the process of “verbal persuasion” - one of the four means by which Bandura’s social cognitive theory argues that we develop self-efficacy. The shadow side of cheerleading is that it becomes a subtle external cue or reward; and over time, this may lead to a deepening cycle of the client being motivated by the desire for external praise rather than the internal fulfillment of self-efficacy. Cheerleading is a judgment. Affirmation is a reflected observation. The idea that we should avoid judgment does not imply that we should not use our knowledge, experience and wisdom (wisdom = deeply integrated understanding as a result of applied knowledge). Sometimes ethical considerations demand that we bring our knowledge to the fore - for example if the client were at risk of engaging in an activity which may be harmful to their health. At other times, the gentle request by us to share knowledge or wisdom can support the client to clarify confusion or uncertainty and make a useful choice for themselves, with just a little guidance from us. So, to return to the original question - if we are to avoid judgment, then what should we do? The opposite action to judgment is, in fact, curiosity. Curiosity represents a deep desire to understand as fully as we possibly can, the experience of another. To do this, we seek to make sense of their experience not through our own filters and experience. We figuratively cross the room, stand next to the client, turn and orientate ourselves in the same way as the client. Then we call to mind and engage with their values, beliefs, strengths, fears, hopes and dreams and seek to understand their experience through that lens. Curiosity should not be conflated with the action of seeking information from our clients because it satisfies some internalised interest of our own. If my client has travelled on foot across South America and I’ve always wanted to do this, extended exploration of this experience is not likely curiosity; rather, it represents the satisfaction of a non-client-centered urge to know something. At its heart, curiosity is profoundly empathetic. It asks that we adopt a “naive” or “alien” mindset - setting aside our own assumptions in order to understand what is in front of us. In this context, curiosity is not an action – we are not called on to “have” curiosity about a particular aspect of our client’s experience. Instead, we are called on to adopt curiosity as a way of being, a way of engaging with the world around us. When I was training as a family therapist 30 years ago, we were taught to imagine that we had arrived from another planet and therefore had no understanding at all of local customs, practises and ways of being. Every single action that we observed would be new and we would therefore need to adopt a curious mindset in order to be able to learn about what we were encountering. The mechanism by which curiosity averts judgment is very straightforward - judgment arises from passing an experience through our own filters - beliefs, values, past experiences and expectations. When we decide to put these filters aside and look through “fresh” lenses with a continuous desire to understand what is before us, we can no longer form judgments. Rather, we remain open to learning “what is”. The primacy of the relationship between coach and client cannot be overstated. This relationship always sits at the heart of change for the good. In order to honour this relationship, as coaches we must be warm, engaging, affirming and hopeful. And above all, we must be curious.

One element of the many skills developed as part of a coaching approach is the use of motivational interviewing (Miller and Rollnick 2012). MI first emerged as a means of supporting people to manage significant and enduring addictions; however, its efficacy generally in supporting behavioural change is well documented. It is a collaborative and conversational engagement with the client that does not give primacy to expert knowledge. Rather, this knowledge is offered “just in time” and only when absolutely necessary to support behavioural change. One of the very useful features of motivational interviewing is the conceptualization of ambivalence. Coming from two Latin words, ambivalence literally represents the idea of “both options having strength” to the person. In practice, ambivalence is often seen as a problem to be overcome in the client and this can lead very quickly to the health care provider engaging in an ultimately unhelpful tug of war - trying to “pull” the client towards a particular behavioural change, while the client “pulls” equally strongly, to argue for the value they see in not changing. But ambivalence ought not be seen in this problematic way. Rather, it can be viewed as an opportunity to celebrate purpose and drive. Why? The person experiencing ambivalence is feeling driven towards two (or more) quite different outcomes. If ambivalence can be conceptualised in this way, it ceases to be a “problem to be solved” and can be looked upon as an energy or impetus within the client to be worked with – much better to have a desire for multiple possible outcomes, than no desire for any. We all experience ambivalence, and we experience it frequently throughout life. If you’ve ever scanned a cafe menu and felt an urge for two different breakfast options, or experienced the pleasurable dilemma of being invited to two social events occurring simultaneously, or felt thrilled and terrified at the same time as your roller coaster car crests the top of the rise, you’ve had an experience of ambivalence. How can coaches work effectively with ambivalence, to support client autonomy, and to create the conditions most favourable to health behaviour change in a client? Firstly, employ the fundamental tools of engaging communication and connection – deep listening, reflection of what is being said and not said, and open inquiry to understand more. While there are many types of reflection in interpersonal communication, two approaches that particularly support working with ambivalence are the “empathy” and “double-sided” reflections (Moore, Tschannen-Moran, and Jackson 2016). An empathy reflection seeks to reflect the full experience of the person, not only their words: Client: I really wanted to get to 30 minutes of continuous walking this week, but I just couldn’t. Coach: You’re feeling disappointed that you didn’t reach the goal you set for yourself. A double-sided reflection seeks to capture all aspects of a person’s feelings about change (not only those related to the benefits of change): Client: I know that moving more could help, but I’m just so afraid of ending up in the sort of pain I was in last year. Coach: You’re keen to experience the benefits of more movement, and wary of unintended setbacks too. Learn the signs that indicate ambivalence. It frequently shows up in consultations as a combination of “change talk” and “sustain talk” (Miller and Rollnick 2012) or as the client beginning to redirect or correct your efforts to influence their choice. Change talk embodies the client expressing desires, abilities, reasons or needs to make a change. Sustain talk, on the other hand, represents views expressed by the client which seek to justify or legitimise not changing. As a practise point, it's important to avoid what Miller and Rollnick refer to as “the righting reflex” - the tendency of the practitioner to respond to sustain talk with change talk. This leads to a polarising interaction in which the practitioner more and more strongly occupies the “change talk” space and the client strongly occupies the “sustain talk” space. If this continues, the client will likely become irritated or agitated with the coach and feel unheard and misunderstood. In practice, the polarising interaction could look like this: Coach: If you were to begin to gently increase the amount of exercise that you do, what do you think might be the benefits? Client: Well… I'm not sure. Last time I tried that, the pain in my knees was unbearable. Coach: A short term increase in pain is to be expected here, but it's important that you understand that your condition won't improve if you don't start moving more. Client: But I just couldn’t stand any more pain than I have already… If you think you recognise ambivalence, then don’t just do something – sit there. Resist the urge, if present, to convince the client through force, facts or fear about the imperative of change. Instead, take time to listen and to understand the value that the client sees in continuing along their current path. This can be done by using the decisional balance tool (Miller and Rose 2015). The decisional balance tool provides a means for dispassionately exploring the client’s perceived benefits and disadvantages of modifying their behaviour, and also continuing as they are; however, it is best approached in a particular order, beginning with the perceived advantages of not changing. This “meets the client” at the strongest point of their ambivalence. It also demonstrates a desire to understand the reasons for this and avoids the perception on the part of the client, that the Coach may be pushing for change. From here, move to inquiring of the client the disadvantages they perceive in modifying or changing their behaviour. Once this has been explored and reflected, inquiry about the disadvantages of not changing may be explored and finally conclude with a discussion about the perceived advantages of modifying behaviour. When undertaken in this way, the client has walked systematically through all areas of their perceptions and concerns and if appropriate, the discussion can continue, focused on what the client might do to begin the process of change. A decisional balance process may look like this: Coach: What are the benefits you see for yourself in not making any changes to your exercise and activity habits? Client: Well for one thing I won’t get the pain – it’s a killer when that happens. I really can’t stand it. Coach: Mm-hmm– what about the disadvantages you see in increasing the amount of exercise that you do? Client: Apart from the pain, I guess I'd have to re-organise some things in my day to make time for it. And I'm really not sure if I'd be doing the right thing – it's a long time since I exercised. And I don’t know what’s going to be helpful and what may not be. Coach: OK…you’re uncertain about the steps to take and whether they’re the right ones…tell me about the risks you see in not making any changes? Client: All the things you and I have spoken about already – my mobility will continue to decline; the pain I get probably won't ever really go away completely. And in a few years’ time I may find that I’m even less able to do things I want to do. And as I say that now, I worry about that because I really want to travel after I retire. Coach: Right – you need mobility for your vision for the future – so what are the benefits to you of making a change to your patterns of exercise? Client: I do know that exercise will help – and I do really want to be able to move around more freely and without pain. My wife and I have been talking for years about walking the Camino de Santiago when we retire… Lastly, remember the central role that autonomy plays in human behaviour. Autonomy is a primary psychological need of all sentient creatures (Deci and Ryan 1985; Deci and Ryan 2010). If you want to see it in action, observe your dog next time you try and encourage him or her to move away from a scent that's exciting and interesting. The drive to preserve autonomy may also be particularly strong in those who have experienced some trauma. Nothing guarantees that any particular client will engage in behavioural change; however, the honouring of autonomy maximises the likelihood that the client will engage in a behaviour that has meaning and value to them and which they will be able to sustain in the long term. So we should not be afraid of ambivalence – instead, quietly celebrate the energy and interest your client has in exploring and experiencing so many dimensions of life. By always honouring autonomy, and systematically reviewing all dimensions of a possible change, we can help build a solid foundation on which lasting change – driven by deeply held values – can be cultivated. Resources: Deci, Edward L, and Richard M Ryan. 2010. "Self‐determination." The Corsini encyclopedia of psychology:1-2. Deci, EL, and RM Ryan. 1985. "Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior: Springer Science & Business Media." Miller, William R, and Stephen Rollnick. 2012. Motivational interviewing: Helping people change: Guilford press.

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The physicians who underwent training and certification are newly empowered to walk this journey toward meaning, purpose, and engagement with their colleagues, and with themselves. They are well prepared to work 1:1 with their colleagues and are also engaging in small and large group coaching which has been invaluable for improving system-level issues within the institution.” - Kerri Palamara McGrath, MD, Director of the Center for Physician Well-being at Massachusetts General Hospital Wellcoaches Member Classes - 1 CEC/hr (must be pre-approved) Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction Cost: $30/month (that's only $7.50 per CE!) Our Wellcoaches Membership enables you to be well-informed and up-to-date on the latest coaching science, theory and practice so that you are continually upgrading your skills. Each class offers an opportunity to expand your tools and resources while being inspired by thought leaders. Our business development-focused classes prepare coaching entrepreneurs to build their business in alignment with their vision and values. In our Perspectives series we will expand your framework for what it means to be healthy, what it means to be human, and what it means to be a coach for all. This is the easiest and most cost effective way to earn the continuing education credits needed for your Wellcoaches and National Board recertifications! Our Wellcoaches Membership comes with several one-hour classes each month including: 1. Coaching demonstrations 2. Practical coaching skills 3. Business development and start-up 4. Town Hall discussions on hot topics 5. Access archive of more than 80 past member classes. Sample classes: How to Have a Good Day with Caroline Webb How to Uncover What You Are Really Selling with Debbie LaChusa Self-Compassion in Action with Ellen Albertson A "Certificate of Attendance" is provided following class attendance, completion of a feedback survey and a score of 80% or greater on a knowledge assessment. "This is a wonderful program with so many fabulous people. The membership could not have served me better" - Gail Garcia Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches - 21.5 CECs Self-paced, self-directed e-course Cost: $435 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. 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A "Certificate of Attendance " is provided following course completion, feedback survey and a score of 80% or greater on a knowledge assessment. Wellcoaches Habits - 10 CECs Self-paced, self-directed e-course Cost: $175 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. 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"The great thing about the PCT is not only the professional growth that you get from all of the tools and skills that you learn from all of the mentor coaching, and from all of the great Wellcoaches faculty, but the greatest value is the personal growth. The books that you read and the way that you process all of the new information is truly life-changing and transforming. It makes you a better professional but, more importantly, it makes you a better person." - Noah Gentner, PhD Module 2 - 10 CECs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction along with numerous e-course offerings. Cost: $215 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 a feedback surveys and all mentoring sessions. NCHEC Continuing Education Requirements Once all requirements are complete, a Certificate of Attendance will be provided to the student. Wellcoaches will also report your name, and any hours you have earned to NCHEC. NCHEC receives reports 4 times per year in January, April, July & October. 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]

Wellcoaches is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) approved CEU provider. Our NASM continuing education courses are for personal trainers seeking to expand professional knowledge and meet their continuing ed and certification requirements in the fitness field. Our courses are evidence-based and will lead you and your clients to feel confident, inspired, and ready to take action. Learn more about our NASM approved courses below. NASM Approved CEU Courses for Personal Trainers Core Coach Training: Module 1 : 1.9 CEUs Attend in our virtual classroom or on-site. Wellcoaches supports personal trainers and CPTs throughout their careers by providing high-quality, engaging continuing education that meets NASM standards. Cost: $1785 virtual classroom (9-week, 4-week or 4-day) $2145 (4-day on-site) 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 personally had such an amazing experience, I honestly didn’t want it to end! Thank you for your time and dedication to our training. You created a welcoming and comforting environment for all of us, which I believe was a crucial part of the training success and how we all felt as participants. I am very excited to have had this opportunity and look forward to continuing to grow and expand my knowledge in the coaching area. I also hope to continue working with you!" - Erica Cook, Wellness Program Coordinator, Clinical Exercise Physiologist Reporting NASM Continuing Education Personal Trainers and CPT professionals must attend all of Wellcoaches’ NASM approved courses in full, including attending ALL synchronous (live) classes, pass the Knowledge Assessments with 80% or higher, and complete a course feedback survey to receive credit. 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]

Wellcoaches School of Coaching is an accredited Level 2 coach training program by the ICF, providing the practical skills and tools you need to make a change in your life and in your community. If you're seeking to expand coaching skills knowledge and meet your professional development requirements for coaching, our continuing education courses are for you! Our teachings are evidence-based and will lead you and your clients to feel confident, inspired, and ready to take action. View our ICF approved courses below. ICF Approved Continuing Education for Coaches Core Coach Training: Module 1 - 35 CCEs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction or on-site classes Wellcoaches supports health, wellbeing and wellness coaches throughout their careers by providing high-quality, engaging continuing education that meets ICF accreditation standards. Cost: $1785 virtual classroom (9-week, 4-week or 4-day) $2145 (4-day on-site) 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 "Choose the right program and Wellcoaches has one of the best. I have almost every certification you can think of as a coach, but most of those certifications do not come with research and evidence-based curriculum. They do not go deep and wide. If you get certified with Wellcoaches, you will not only have the tools you need to be successful as a coach, but will have the tools that you need transform someone's life." - Dr. Ivan Young, MCC, NBC-HWC Professional Coach Training - 142.5 hours Wellcoaches is now an accredited Level 2 training program for ICF. Graduates from a Level 2 education and training program may apply for the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Credential using the Level 2 application path if they meet the credentialing requirements. Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction and two on-site sessions Once you have completed our Core Coach Training & Certification program (above), start making plans to lift your coaching mastery to a galactic orbit with our ten-month advanced Professional Coach Training & Certification Program. This program is developing the future leaders of the health and wellness coaching industry. We built and continue to upgrade an innovative, science and neuroscience-based, robust coaching framework we call the "Onward & Upward Model" designed to enable Certified Wellcoaches® to help clients optimize mental and physical well-being. This is a hit-the-ball-out-of-the-park opportunity for Certified Wellcoaches® who want to be masterful coaches. The Professional Coach Training course includes: Two 2.5 day on-site sessions in January and September each year 32 ninety-minute virtual classes with the ability to practice new tools and skills in class, including 8 group coaching sessions. Six private mentor coaching sessions with feedback from coaching masters regarding the application of Wellcoaches protocols and International Coach Federation Competencies A reading list of over 20 carefully chosen books written by scientists and psychologists with a strong evidence basis Cost: $4100 A "Certificate of Attendance" is provided following class attendance, completion of a feedback surveys and all mentoring sessions. "The great thing about the PCT is not only the professional growth that you get from all of the tools and skills that you learn from all of the mentor coaching, and from all of the great Wellcoaches faculty, but the greatest value is the personal growth. The books that you read and the way that you process all of the new information is truly life-changing and transforming. It makes you a better professional but, more importantly, it makes you a better person." - Noah Gentner, PhD Module 2 - 10 CCEs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction along with numerous e-course offerings. Cost: $215 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 a feedback surveys and all mentoring sessions. ICF Continuing Education Requirements Once all requirements are complete, a Certificate of Attendance (or Certification document for the Professional Coach ACTP training) will be provided. Participants will use this certificate to report completion of the course to ICF for continuing education credits. 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]

Wellcoaches is a Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) approved and accredited continuing education provider. Our CDR continuing education courses are for: Registered Dietitians (RD) Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR), and Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) If you're seeking to expand industry knowledge and meet your professional development requirements in the nutrition field, our courses are for you! Our teachings are evidence-based and will lead you and your clients to feel confident, inspired, and ready to take action. View our CDR approved courses below. CDR Continuing Education Courses for Dietitians Core Coach Training: Module 1 - 27.5 CEUs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction or on-site classes Wellcoaches supports dietitians throughout their careers by providing high-quality, engaging continuing education that meets CDR accreditation standards. Cost: $1785 virtual classroom (9-week, 4-week or 4-day) $2145 (4-day on-site) 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 personally had such an amazing experience, I honestly didn’t want it to end! Thank you for your time and dedication to our training. You created a welcoming and comforting environment for all of us, which I believe was a crucial part of the training success and how we all felt as participants. I am very excited to have had this opportunity and look forward to continuing to grow and expand my knowledge in the coaching area. I also hope to continue working with you!" - Erica Cook, Wellness Program Coordinator, Clinical Exercise Physiologist Professional Coach Training - 95 CEUs This advanced program is specially designed for our Certified Wellcoaches® only Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction and two on-site sessions Once you have completed our Core Coach Training & Certification program, start making plans to lift your coaching mastery to a galactic orbit with our ten-month advanced Professional Coach Training & Certification Program. This program is developing the future leaders of the health and wellness coaching industry. We built and continue to upgrade an innovative, science and neuroscience-based, robust coaching framework we call the "Onward & Upward Model" designed to enable Certified Wellcoaches® to help clients optimize mental and physical well-being. This is a hit-the-ball-out-of-the-park opportunity for Certified Wellcoaches® who want to be masterful coaches. The Professional Coach Training course includes: Two 2.5 day on-site sessions in January and September each year 32 ninety-minute virtual classes with the ability to practice new tools and skills in class, including 8 group coaching sessions. Six private mentor coaching sessions with feedback from coaching masters regarding the application of Wellcoaches protocols and International Coach Federation Competencies A reading list of over 20 carefully chosen books written by scientists and psychologists with a strong evidence basis Cost: $4100 A "Certificate of Attendance" is provided following class attendance, completion of a feedback surveys and all mentoring sessions. "The great thing about the PCT is not only the professional growth that you get from all of the tools and skills that you learn from all of the mentor coaching, and from all of the great Wellcoaches faculty, but the greatest value is the personal growth. The books that you read and the way that you process all of the new information is truly life-changing and transforming. It makes you a better professional but, more importantly, it makes you a better person." - Noah Gentner, PhD CDR Continuing Education Requirements Once all requirements are complete, a Certificate of Attendance will be provided to the dietitian professional. Participants will use this certificate to report completion of the course to CDR for continuing education credits 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]

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! High Quality and Accredited AAFP Credits Core Coach Training: Module 1 - 27.5 PCs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction or on-site classes Begin the journey to become a certified health coach and double the impact on your patients. Cost: $1785 virtual classroom (9-week, 4-week or 4-day) $2145 (4-day on-site) 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 personally had such an amazing experience, I honestly didn’t want it to end! Thank you for your time and dedication to our training. You created a welcoming and comforting environment for all of us, which I believe was a crucial part of the training success and how we all felt as participants. I am very excited to have had this opportunity and look forward to continuing to grow and expand my knowledge in the coaching area. I also hope to continue working with you!" - Erica Cook, Wellness Program Coordinator, Clinical Exercise Physiologist Core Coach Training Module 2: 10 PCs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction along with numerous e-course offerings. Cost: $215 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 a feedback surveys and all mentoring sessions. Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches - 20.5 ECs Self-paced, self-directed e-course Cost: $435 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 Behavior Change Agent - 5.5 ECs Self-paced, self-directed e-course Cost: $195 This course is designed to provide you with essential skills needed to have engaging and influential conversations at home or in the workplace - with clients, patients, co-workers or loved ones. The course includes six videos (50-60 minutes each) which explore the cultivation of connection, autonomy, self-compassion, positivity, motivation and confidence. The videos include lecture from Wellcoaches Faculty member, Michael Scholtz, as well as student discussions and coaching demonstrations. A "Certificate of Attendance " is provided following course completion, feedback survey and a score of 80% or greater on a knowledge assessment. Wellcoaches Habits - 15 PCs Self-paced, self-directed e-course Cost: $175 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]

Dr. Angelika Maria Koch shares a powerful story about how her career and life path ultimately came out of a “primal experience” as a young mother when her son was sick many years ago. During this experience while living in England, she shares she wasn’t getting the guidance she needed from the doctor, so she then consulted a homeopath and the remedy didn’t work and she was facing the weekend with a sick child. After discussing taking him to the emergency room, her husband suggested she get quiet, go inside herself, and then encouraged, I know you’ll know what to do. She said this was not a typical conversation they would have and it was out of character but she went along with the idea. She said she was surprised but she was able to get in touch with her inner voice. She recalled thinking, this is an intense situation and I need it (the remedy) in a higher potency. She went back to the pharmacy, got the remedy in a higher dose, and within 24 hours her son was doing well. A week later, she enrolled in a 4-year homeopathic training. Fast-forward many years later, Koch is now living in the United States and has consistently continued her education. She is a doctor of Natural Medicine with her own practice Medica Nova, has a master’s in herbalism, and has accumulated 18 years as an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico. She teaches courses in Integrated Health Coaching & Integrative Medicine. Koch continues to share her personal story to illustrate how important it is for people to tune into themselves. For her students at the University of New Mexico, a health coaching course is part of the Bachelor of Science and Liberal Arts Degree. She said they start out in the course, because it’s a requirement but, “down the road, they realize this is fantastic.” She says they learn life skills and how they can apply these skills with clients but with themselves first. “They realize this is really interesting,” and she says usually halfway through the semester, she gets calls asking if there is a way to learn more about coaching. For Koch, she has one answer, “Wellcoaches, that is what you have to go for.” “Wellcoaches has such a kaleidoscope of resources. Although it’s based on health and wellness it’s really a universal and unique school which provides a diversity of life skills; from positive psychology to the meditative part to truly hands-on coaching skills.” Koch became a certified coach because, as she says, “for myself as a person, I like to learn.” When working with a client or a patient, she says it’s about “asking them to take charge of their life, guiding them to that place of self-efficacy, self-empowerment…get in touch with that natural impulse to be well.” It’s about taking charge of their life and the health issue is the trigger to catalyze that decision. “It’s not just about how to quit smoking or change the glycemic index. That’s just the entrance.” “Coaching skills provide the client with a sense of wholeness, coming back to oneself. They learn how to meet the obstacles in life and have the skills to overcome them, transform them. This doesn’t mean they are perfect. But they will not forget anymore that experience of self-empowerment. No money can touch that,” she said. “That is the core essence of my practice going within and listening to the truth within. The voice within.”

Wellcoaches supports nursing professionals throughout their careers by providing high-quality, engaging continuing education that meets ANCC Commission on Accreditation’s standards. Our ANCC continuing education courses are for: Registered Nurses (RN), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN), and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) seeking to expand professional knowledge and competency in the nursing field. Wellcoaches partners with The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, which is an accredited and approved provider of the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC). ANCC’s Commission on Accreditation has evaluated the nursing continuing education course materials to ensure it meets industry standards and is valuable to nursing professionals. Earn your ANCC continuing education today! ANCC Approved Continuing Education for Nurses Core Coach Training: Module 1 - 38.25 CEs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction or on-site classes Enhance your impact as a nurse by integrating health coaching skills. Cost: $1785 virtual classroom (9-week, 4-week or 4-day) $2145 (4-day on-site) 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 "After 44 years in nursing, your program reset my clock. I start with the positive and carry that through with all my patients. I just wanted you to know the impact you're making!" - Susan Murphy, RN Core Coach Training Module 2 - 10 CEs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction along with numerous e-course offerings. Cost: $215 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 a feedback surveys and all mentoring sessions. ANCC Disclosures Joint Provider Statement: This educational activity is jointly provided by Wellcoaches and the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing to provide 38.25 nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hours for Module 1 and 10 nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hours for Module 2. Accreditation Statement: The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Success Completion Requirements: Nurses who fully attend all live courses, submit all feedback surveys and pass all knowledge assessments with an 80% or greater score may be awarded a maximum of 38.25 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) for Module 1 and 10 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) for Module 2. Relevant Financial Relationships: It is the policy of the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing to require nursing continuing professional development program faculty and planning committee members to disclose any financial relationship with companies providing funding or manufacturers of any commercial products discussed in the educational activity. The program faculty and the planning committee members report they do not have financial relationships with any manufacturer of any commercial products discussed in the activity. Commercial Support: This educational activity has not received any form of commercial support. Non-Endorsement of Products: The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) does not endorse the use of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity. 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]

Wellcoaches is recognized by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as an accredited continuing education provider. ACE has evaluated our course materials to ensure it meets industry standards and is valuable to fitness professionals. Our ACE continuing education courses are for fitness professionals and Personal Trainers who want to build their expertise, sharpen their skills, and prepare for recertification. We offer synchronous (live) course formats. Earn your ACE CECs today! Enhance Your Expertise with Approved ACE CECs Core Coach Training: Module 1 5 CECs for virtual classroom / 3 CECs for on-site course Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction or on-site classes Make a great impact as a fitness professional with the skills of health coaching! Cost: $1785 virtual classroom (9-week, 4-week or 4-day) $2145 (4-day on-site) 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 personally had such an amazing experience, I honestly didn’t want it to end! Thank you for your time and dedication to our training. You created a welcoming and comforting environment for all of us, which I believe was a crucial part of the training success and how we all felt as participants. I am very excited to have had this opportunity and look forward to continuing to grow and expand my knowledge in the coaching area. I also hope to continue working with you!" - Erica Cook, Wellness Program Coordinator, Clinical Exercise Physiologist Reporting ACE Continuing Education Once all requirements are complete, a Certificate of Attendance will be provided to the student. Personal Trainers will use this certificate to report completion of the course to ACE. 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]