Centre for Coaching, London, UK
Established in 2001
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IAFPD Advanced Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Coaching
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INTRODUCTION
The modular Advanced Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Coaching programme provides opportunities for learners to become knowledgeable about the theory, research and practice of health and wellbeing coaching.
The programmes provides 60 hours of classroom training plus a distance learning component consisting of reading and home assignments. The taught work for the Advanced Certificate is provided by attendance on two certificate programmes. The programme includes coaching skills training on the Certificate in Coaching module. The Certificate in Stress Management, Health & Wellbeing Coaching course consists of two modules providing the theory, research and practice in stress, health and wellbeing coaching.
COURSE RECOGNITION
The Centre for Coaching is an International Society for Coaching Psychology (ISCP) Approved Centre. This course is recognised by the ISCP.
AIMS
To become knowledgeable in health and wellbeing coaching and be proficient in health-related coaching skills.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The course objectives are all of those in modules a and b below.
CONTENT
The Advanced Certificate consists of two modular certificate programmes:
a) Certificate in Coaching (Option 1) (6 days or 5 intensive days) or Certificate in Positive Psychology Coaching (three 2-day modules)
b) Certificate in Stress Management, Health and Wellbeing Coaching (two 2-day modules)
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
The course is suitable for health professionals, health educators, coaches, supervisors, psychologists, counsellors, ministers, nurses and other professionals.
ASSESSMENT
In addition to passing the three written assignments for the modules (a and b), learners are expected to submit:
• Two short reports of completed health coaching with two coachee or clients
• Two book reviews on previously agreed text books relating to Health and Wellbeing
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SUPERVISION
If in practice, it is essential that regular supervision of coaching work be provided at the place of work or privately from an experienced coach. If necessary, guidance will be given regarding how to obtain a suitable supervisor.
FEES & PAYMENT
Each of the two full certificate programmes has a set course fee (ie Certificate in Coaching; Certificate in Stress Management, Health and Wellbeing Coaching (2 modules). For students who wish to take the Advanced Certificate programme there is an additional fee of £125 including VAT.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Participants must be members of one or more approved independent professional coaching bodies or other related organisations e.g. Association for Coaching, European Mentoring & Coaching Council, Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development, Chartered Association of Business Administrators, ILM, International Society for Coaching Psychology, and/or British Psychological Society and abide by their code of ethics.
Course attendance should be for a minimum of 90% per module.
STAFF
The trainers are Professor Stephen Palmer PhD CPsychol FIHPE (Hon), Dr Siobhain O’Riordan PhD CPsychol MIHPE (Hon) and Nick Edgerton MSc CPsychol. All three are Chartered Psychologists.
Stephen and Siobhain are Members of the Institute of Health Promotion & Education (IHPE), and are ISCP Accredited Coaching Psychologists. They both edit professional and academic positive and coaching psychology journals.
PLEASE READ: GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION
FURTHER INFORMATION
The next step in training for learners wishing to extend their knowledge and gain more skills practice is our IAFPD Diploma in Health & Wellbeing Coaching programme. This higher level of training may be relevant for coaches with no qualifications in a related health profession.
Our courses are run in partnership with our affiliated faculties, the International Academy for Professional Development and the Centre for Health Coaching.
ABOUT THE FACULTIES
The Centre for Health Coaching, International Academy for Professional Development Ltd is affiliated to the National Wellbeing Serviced Ltd. Other centres in the group include the Centre for Coaching (established in 2001) and the Centre for Stress Management (established in 1987). The Centre for Health Coaching was launched in 2017 in order to bring together the specialist courses run at the affiliated centres focusing on health and wellbeing coaching, counselling and training. The Centres and International Academy are International for Coaching Psychology (ISCP) Approved Training Centres.