Training Course on Health Coaching and Wellness Program Design

Module 1: Foundations of Health Coaching
Objective: Introduce participants to the role and scope of health coaching.
Subtopics:
Definition and principles of health coaching.
Role of the health coach in preventive and holistic care.
Core competencies and communication skills.
Distinguishing health coaching from counseling, mentoring, and therapy.
Evidence base for health coaching in improving health outcomes.

Module 2: Behavior Change Models and Coaching Techniques
Objective: Equip participants with tools for facilitating sustainable behavior change.
Subtopics:
Overview of behavior change theories (Transtheoretical Model, Health Belief Model, Self-Determination Theory).
Motivational interviewing techniques.
Goal setting, SMART objectives, and accountability structures.
Cognitive-behavioral strategies in coaching.
Building client resilience, self-efficacy, and intrinsic motivation.

Module 3: Designing Wellness Programs
Objective: Learn to create structured wellness programs for individuals and organizations.
Subtopics:
Needs assessment and stakeholder engagement.
Setting program goals and defining target populations.
Key components of wellness programs: nutrition, physical activity, stress reduction, sleep health, preventive screenings.
Program formats (individual, group, community, workplace-based).
Incorporating technology and digital health tools (apps, trackers, telehealth).

Module 4: Implementation and Engagement Strategies
Objective: Explore methods for launching and sustaining wellness programs.
Subtopics:
Building trust and therapeutic alliance with clients.
Recruitment and retention strategies.
Overcoming barriers to participation (time, cost, motivation, cultural).
Integrating coaching into healthcare teams and organizational settings.
Case studies: corporate wellness, community health initiatives, clinical wellness programs.

Module 5: Evaluation, Sustainability, and Ethical Practice
Objective: Ensure program effectiveness, scalability, and professional accountability.
Subtopics:
Monitoring and evaluating outcomes (qualitative and quantitative measures).
Data collection methods, KPIs, and reporting.
Scaling and sustaining wellness programs.
Ethical considerations in health coaching (confidentiality, boundaries, scope of practice).
Professional standards, certification pathways, and continuous professional development.
Final group project: design and present a wellness program model