This course will explore the basic tenets of 4 Pillars of Health Coaching model--self-awareness, mindful presence, authentic communication, and safe/sacred space. Students will learn to identify/benchmark stages/patterns of change, respectfully collaborate with interdisciplinary health care providers and facilitate clients’ ability to achieve sustainable lifestyle changes. Consistent, nonjudgmental application of a holistic perspective of optimal health and wellbeing in patient encounters will be discussed and demonstrated. Students will have the opportunity to see demonstrated and to practice applying tools and practices from motivational interviewing, appreciative inquiry, non-violent communication, and other authentic communication tools. Interprofessional dialogues and exercises will be guaranteed through targeted participation of second year Health Coaching students, who are not taking this course for credit but are volunteering to increase the interprofessional understanding of coaching and team work.This course is not considered preparatory for becoming a professional health coach and does not meet educational hour requirements toward eligibility for the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching exam, or for Continuing Education hours for NBHWC recertification. Prereq: Admitted to the Doctor of Nursing Practice-Integrative Health and Healing specialty; Admitted to other Doctor of Nursing Practice specialties; Graduate or professional students in health sciences programs; Practicing health professionals; or instructor consent.
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