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Search Results All (235) Other Pages (88) Blog Posts (147) 235 items found for "" Other Pages (88) Premium Classes | wellcoaches Deepen Your Coaching Efficacy With New Skills On-going Classes Coaching for Mental Well-being Coachihg for Social Resources and Health Equity Design Coaching Coaching First Responders Register today! Facilitator: Erin Craw, Danielle Kawash, and Simon Matthews Date/Time: Noon-1 p.m. ET Friday, September 6-October 4 Cost: $375 CEUs: Wellcoaches 5, ACSM 5, NBHWC 5 In this class you’ll learn the common challenges first responders face, which hinder self-care and health optimization. You’ll learn how to engage in effective conversations with first responders about their health-related needs and desires, build rapport, and how coaching this unique population can help strengthen their autonomy, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and health. After completing this course, learners will be able to: * Describe how first responder mindset can exacerbate the impact of stressors * Analyze the nexus between lifestyle health and occupational longevity * Evaluate the systemic relationship between first responder wellbeing and family relationships * Create personalized approaches to coaching first responders to develop and maintain wellbeing Group Coaching Basics Register today! Facilitator: Michael Scholtz Date/time: Noon-1:30 p.m. ET Wednesdays, September 25-October 30 Cost: $440 CEUs: Wellcoaches 9, ACSM 9, NCHEC 9, NBHWC 9 This 6-week course on group coaching is a win-win-win. You reach more people and your clients access more affordable coaching. And, everyone benefits from the supportive network and creative power of a community. The ability to create groups, effectively market to groups, and conduct group sessions requires that you learn new skills and that you apply your core coaching skills in new ways. ​ Participants will learn: • how to develop a successful group coaching practice • what group coaching is and how it differs from individual coaching • logistics of group coaching (determining group size, meeting length, fees, etc.) • how to manage group dynamics • how to market your program This class includes both sharing of ideas and practice. Participants will have the opportunity to be coached and coach others as we explore the unique dynamics provided by a group environment. ​ WANT TO MORE MORE? Check out this Q&A info session recently hosted by Michael Scholtz Facilitator: Kelly Davis Martin Coaching Youth and Families Register today! Date/time: 3-5 p.m. ET Thursdays, October 3-24 Course fee: $400 CEUs: Wellcoaches 7.5, ACSM 7.5, NBHWC 7.5 Are you interested in learning how to coach youth and families? In this series, we will discuss the differences in working with youth and adults and how to approach offering services in pediatrics. Explore how coaches can work with kids at various ages to impact their healthy behaviors. This series will cover: * Learning about business and logistical ideas and limitations in working with youth. * Discussing youth development and how this impacts their behavior change. * Discussing the role of the family system and how to work within this system to support the child. * Focusing on coaching skills with youth and their families. Nature-Based Coaching: Using the power of the natural world to help heal, inspire, and challenge May 2025 Facilitator: Michael Scholtz Date/time: TBD Cost: $400 CEUs: Wellcoaches 6, NBHWC 6, ACSM 6, NCHEC 6 We will explore empirical evidence of the positive effects of nature on emotional and physical well-being. From beneficial bacteria in the soil we touch, to breathing in the aromatics of plants and trees, to listening to the calming quality of birdsong, nature measurably impacts our health. We’ll discuss some of the compelling science and some ideas for helping clients connect to nature in a way that soothes and heals. ​ Beyond the benefits to our health, nature can inspire us to do greater things. Being in the outdoors can help clients tap into positive emotions, which can open their eyes to new pathways and resources they are not fully utilizing. And, in nature, we can seek challenge. Nature provides an arena where adventures can unfold. We will talk about ways clients can discover their growth-promoting adventures. ​ * You will learn about scientific evidence that supports how nature positively impacts our health and well-being. * You will learn about resources you can share with clients to help them better utilize the healing powers of the outdoors. * You will learn about how nature can lead to inspiration, creating a space for your clients to create more expansive visions and take on more growth opportunities. * You will learn about resources that you can share with clients to help them use nature experiences to tap into inspiration. * You will learn how clients can use outdoor adventure as a tool for growth. WC Articles | Wellcoaches Articles Books Articles Videos Peer-Reviewed Papers Articles & Interviews: Coaching ​ Diabetes Education, the Quadruple Aim and Health Coaching – a perfect match, Australian Diabetes Educator, 2020 Addendum to Compendium of the Health & Wellness Coaching Literature, American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 2019 The Lifestyle Medicine Team: Health Care That Delivers Value. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 2018. Abstract. Improving adherence to Mediterranean-Style Diet with a Community Culinary Coaching Program, Journal Ambulatory Care Management, 2018. The Right Mix in Health Promotion, American Journal of Health Promotion , 2018. ​ A New Resource for Health & Wellness Professionals , ACSM Health & Fitness Journal, 2018. Innovation in Nutrition Coaching: Expanding the Culinary Coaching Tele-Medicine Model, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2018. Compendium of the Health and Wellness Coaching Literature, American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 2017. A Pilot Study of Health & Wellness Coaching for Fibromyalgia. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2016. 17:457. Advancing a new evidence-based professional in healthcare. BMC Health Services Research. 2016,16:205. Credentialed Chefs as Certified Wellness Coaches: Call for Action. Eating Behaviors. 2015. 12(19):65-67. American College of Lifestyle Medicine Expert Panel Discussion. Treat the Cause: Evidence-Based Practice. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 2015. 9(5):328-335. National Training and Education Standards for Health and Wellness Coaching: The Path to National Certification. Global Advances in Health and Medicine. 2015: 4(3): 46-56. Delivering Change that Lasts. ACSM Health & Fitness Journal. 2015: Volume 19. Issue 2. 20-26. Coaching the Multiplicity of Mind: A Strengths-based Model. Global Advances in Health and Medicine. July 2013. Volume 2, Number 4. Group Health Coaching: Strengths, Challenges, and Next Steps. Global Advances in Health and Medicine. May 2013. Volume 2, Number 3. Coaching for behavior change in physiatry. Am J Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 2011; 90:1074-1082. Climbing up Mount Lasting Change. ACSM Health & Fitness Journal. 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Linkedin Generative moments in coaching , Linkedin To be the expert or not: the expert’s dilemma , Linkedin What is Wellness Coaching and How it Helps , EmergoRadio How to Add Wellness Coaching to Your Personal Training Business , Entrepreneur.com ​ ​ ​ Thriving Physician Well-being: Despairing to Coaching to Gratitude , Linkedin Body Intelligence: A Guide to Self-Attunement; IDEA Fitness Journal The Tale of the Body Thief , Linkedin LM Overview and Faculty | Wellcoaches Course Overview Lifestyle Medicine – Part 1 (Section 1) Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine in workplace settings and clinical practice and the importance of integrating health coaches into worksite health promotion and clinical settings. ​ Dexter Shurney, MD, MBA, MPH 45:36 Lifestyle Medicine – Part 2 (Section 1) A look at the big picture of Lifestyle Medicine and recommendation for integrating “Feet, Forks, Fingers, Stress, Sleep and Love” to develop a healthy lifestyle. ​ Amanda McKinney, MD, FACLM, FACOG 35:45 Lifestyle Medicine – Part 3 (Section 1) Gain general knowledge about healthy living so you can identify and discuss these various topics. Locate valuable resources and tools using the CDC and NIH. ​ Christina Lombardo, MCC, CPHWC, CPC, MA, NBC-HWC 209:26 Basic Biometrics (Section 2) Introduction to standard ranges of common biometric screenings in the areas of blood pressure, body mass index (BMI)*, fasting glucose, Hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1c), and lipid panels such as high-density lipoproteins (HDL), low density lipoproteins (LDL), total cholesterol and triglycerides. ​ Beth Peller, RN, CPHWC, NBC-HWC 52:34 minutes Health and Lifestyle Diseases (Section 2) Preventing Death, Preventing Disability, Healthy People 2020 ​ Michael Greger, MD, FACLM 107:51 Physical Activity and Functional Fitness (Section 3) Explores the relationship between physical activity and health with an introduction to the concept that Exercise is Medicine. Identify the types of motivation that lead to increased activity. Examines options and variations to increase and maintain physical activity, despite barriers. Looks at the perceptions of required effort related to physical activity. Mark Faries, Phd 79 minutes Nutrition Basics (Section 3) In this lesson, you will identify the three main categories of macronutrients and appreciate that coaching is most effective when focused on food rather than nutrients. Michelle Hauser, MD, MS, MPA, Chef 78:14 Emotional Well-being and Resiliency (Section 4) Understand the physiology and patterns of stress and its impact on health behavior changes. Understand depression as a comorbidity for diabetes and coronary artery disease. Understand the role of emotional well-being in leading a healthy lifestyle and vice versa. List at least three lifestyle elements and behaviors that improve emotional well-being, including finding life meaning and purpose. Identify effective mind-body practices that support positive mental health and resilience. Describe emotional intelligence as an important factor in healthy management of relationships. Apply tools that support emotional awareness, agility and resilience in clients. ​ Liana Lianov, MD, MPH 84:86 Lifestyle Medicine – Part 1 (Section 1) Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine in workplace settings and clinical practice and the importance of integrating health coaches into worksite health promotion and clinical settings. ​ Dexter Shurney, MD, MBA, MPH 45:36 Positive Psychology and Health (Section 4) Define positive psychology more clearly and accurately. Explain the impact of psychological well-being on other health behaviors and outcomes. Begin integrating PERMA into your wellness habits and programming to achieve greater flourishing. ​ MJ Shaar, MAPP 57:21 Substance Use and Addictions (Section 5) Provide the tools to perform evidence-based screening and intervention for for tobacco, alcohol, other drug use, and depression. ​ Mike Pantalon, PhD 71:05 Sleep Health (Section 5) Define optimal sleep through both quality and quantity. Dispel myths about sleep as well as disruptors of sleep and their health consequences. ​ Param Dedhia, MD 109:28 Brain Health (Section 5) How evidence-based lifestyle medicine can prevent and reverse memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease. ​ Wes Youngberg, DrPH, MPH, CNS, FACLM 79:25 Shared Decision Making (Section 6) Introduce the key concepts and benefits of shared decision making (SDM). Learn how to conduct a SHARE-model SDM conversation. ​ Beth Peller, RN, CPHWC, NBC-HWC 27:03 Interpreting Research: Sorting Fact from Fiction (Section 6) Identify various types of research processes. Understand how to find and read coaching research with an appreciation for how research can help the coaching profession. ​ Gary Sforzo, PhD 59:13 Coaching for Culinary Medicine (Section 7) Learn more about the impact of home cooking and the importance of healthy culinary behaviors. ​ Rani Polak, MD, MBA, Chef 31:44 Mental Health Literacy (Section 7) Develop “mental health literacy.” By providing a cutting-edge foundation of knowledge and skills in mental health, this module/section and its accompanying handbook aim to prepare coaches to skillfully and professionally handle whatever issues come their way. ​ BJ Richstone, PsyD 128:00 View All Blog Posts (147) The Time is Now: Third-party Reimbursement for Health & Well-being Coaching Services In July 2024, The American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine published an article entitled “Health and Wellness Coaching Services: Making the Case for Reimbursement.” Our very own, Wellcoaches Founder and CEO, Margaret Moore was the senior author. The Purpose of this article was to describe the path to reimbursement for Health and Well-being Coaching (HWC) forged by collaborators over the last five years. Led by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) this group included the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and more than 70 other concerned and involved organizations. This collaborative targeted and petitioned the American Medical Association’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Panel and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Ultimately, these oversight bodies determine the fate of reimbursement for health services. In more detail, the first few paragraphs of the article describe our societal epidemic of lifestyle diseases and the need for an effective treatment promoting healthy behaviors. HWC is described as a patient-centered approach emphasizing behavior change while focusing on areas such as physical activity, nutrition, stress reduction, and sleep. The case is made for HWC as a credentialed, rapidly growing, and effective intervention to guide clients toward better health by preventing and managing lifestyle diseases. HWC is said to align as part of a healthcare team. Physicians will refer patients to HWC services for personalized planning to support them in engaging their health care goals. Diverse healthcare and clinical models, where HWC is effectively integrated into patient care, includes sites such as VHA, Mayo Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, and University of California, San Diego. The case for HWC reimbursement is made by providing four critical reasons: Improving care quality Supporting other healthcare professionals to reduce loads and potential for burnout Empower patients in a cost-effective, socially and culturally sensitive manner Directly support partners and stakeholders who are crucial to healthcare delivery The Path to Reimbursement In 2019, the VHA recognized the need for coding and tracking coaching services that was not possible with then-existing CPT codes. The VHA, with support from NBHWC, applied for and was successful in having approved Category III CPT codes for HWC. These codes are in effect until 2029 and they allow the VHA to continue using and evaluating HWC as an integral part of caring for the complex health needs of Veterans. While Category III codes work well for the VHA, they are generally not reimbursed by public and private payers. Accordingly, the collaborative led by the NBHWC, sought to further petition the AMA and CMS for Category I CPT billing codes. This request required further documentation establishing the effectiveness and maturity of HWC as a viable healthcare profession. This information included: Evidence of HWC as effective for managing chronic disease – randomized and controlled (RCT) studies affirming HWC being used to effectively prevent and manage diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, obesity, stroke, chronic pain, and cancer in a variety of healthcare setting with a diversity of coaches. Evidence for an effective dose of coaching – research review information to establish guidelines for HWC session duration, frequency, program length, and total dose. The CPT codes adopted these guidelines providing for a 60-minute introductory session and follow-up sessions of 30 minutes with up to 15 coaching sessions over 7-9 months. About 60% of the studies cited to establish this dosing framework were delivered remotely – aka – via telehealth. Establishing coaches as qualified health professionals –evidence that NBHWC, with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), established a credible national HWC certification based on approved national education and training standards. This process has resulted in over 10,000 certified coaches from a diversity of licensed and non-licensed practitioners. Providing HWC Utilization data in the US - information from 72 organizations on use of coaching services. Since 2015 over 4 million coaching sessions were recorded. The VHA alone accounted for nearly 150,000 reported sessions delivered by certified coaches. As a result of these more recent efforts for establishing CPT codes, the CMS announced in November 2023 that HWC were included on the 2024 Medicare Telehealth Services List. This action was taken on a temporary basis – now through 2027 - with the expectation that positive clinical outcomes will be documented using these new coaching CPT codes before permanent approval would be considered. CMS expects verifiable, peer-reviewed evidence to be provided to support the movement of HWC services to a permanent reimbursement code. There are several pathways to use the temporary CPT codes for reimbursement of HWC services. Medical practices can directly bill patients or use monthly value-based care allowances to finance coaching services. Medical practices can bill Medicare for eligible beneficiaries who are using HWC services under physician supervision. Medical practices may also use the CPT codes to engage in negotiations for billing other third-party payers (e.g., Medicare Advantage plans or private insurance). Finally, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts may reimburse HWC services when prescribed by a physician as medically necessary. The Future for HWC Going forward the HWC profession must ensure standardized HWC training and credentialing. Furthermore, clinical and financial outcomes for HWC must be tracked using standardized outcomes and the new temporary CPT codes. There also needs to be a substantial amount of work reported in underrepresented populations. The HWC field must also continue to document and identify important factors that contribute to positive outcomes such as consideration of patient readiness, coach experience, and technological advances. Recognizing and implementing these positive factors can help make a stronger case for HWC reimbursement to insurance providers. Finally, the HWC field must provide published clinical effectiveness evidence for HWC using the established, but temporary, telehealth services CPT codes. The paper concludes by describing the tremendous development of the HWC profession over the last decade. Approval of CPT codes for HWC is evidence of this development! The future requires extensive use of these codes and documentation of such. These efforts will encourage development of the profession and reinforce the value of HWC by optimizing patient-centered resource use and coordinated care. This blog does not do justice to the detail provided in the full-length paper. To capture and appreciate these details, the reader is directed to the complete article. REFERENCES Abu Dabrh AM, Reddy K, Beech BM, Moore M. Health & Wellness Coaching Services: Making the Case for Reimbursement. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine . 2024;0(0). doi: 10.1177/15598276241266784 International Coaching Federation (ICF) Continuing Education Credits & Courses 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, well-being 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 . 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Our PCT program is designed for Certified Wellcoaches®, Nationally Board Certified Coaches, or ICF-ACC/PCC/MCC Coaches only. 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 nine-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®, Nationally Board Certified Coaches, or ICF-ACC/PCC/MCC Coaches 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 Coaching 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] AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians) Continuing Education Credits & Courses 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 - 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 - 21.5 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, o nce 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] View All

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