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Ruth Q Wolever1, Karen L Caldwell, Jessica P Wakefield
1Duke Integrative Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705, USA. quill004@mc.duke.edu
Integrative health (IH) coaching fosters self-discovery for goal setting and motivation by connecting client aspirations to their values. This distinct approach supports behavior change within integrative medicine.
Area of Science:
- Integrative medicine
- Health coaching
Background:
- Health coaching is an emerging field.
- Defining health coaching is crucial for its integration into healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe integrative health (IH) coaching as implemented in three distinct interventions.
- To contribute to a clearer definition of the health coaching field.
Main Methods:
- Organizational case study design.
- Document analysis and interviews with IH coaches.
- Qualitative analysis using the constant comparative method.
Main Results:
- IH coaching involves a self-discovery process.
- Goal setting is informed by self-discovery, linking client goals to values and purpose.
- Client motivation is enhanced through this value-aligned goal setting.
Conclusions:
- IH coaching is distinct from medical, educational, and psychotherapeutic models.
- It aligns with integrative medicine principles.
- IH coaching effectively supports behavior change.
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