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Advancing the Practice of Health Coaching: Differentiation From Wellness Coaching
1Miller & Huffman Outcome Architects, LLC huffman269@comcast.net.
Workplace Health & Safety
|May 14, 2016
Summary
The growing demand for health coaches necessitates clear standards due to varied training programs. Clinical professionals should guide discussions on health coaching risks and responsibilities for public safety.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Occupational Health
- Behavioral Medicine
Background:
- Increasing demand for health and wellness coaches in worksite health promotion and the broader marketplace.
- Proliferation of training programs with significant variations in definitions, content, and coach eligibility.
- Need for public awareness and safety regarding the evolving field of health coaching.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the variations in health coach training programs.
- To provide a contrast and comparison of health coaching practices.
- To highlight the risks and responsibilities associated with health coaching, particularly from a clinical perspective.
Main Methods:
- Discussion and position statement from the National Society of Health Coaches (NSHC).
- Focus on the perspective of clinical practitioners, primarily nurses.
- Consideration of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) endorsement.
Main Results:
- Identified wide variations in health coach training program definitions, content, and eligibility criteria.
- Emphasized the importance of clinical practice leadership in defining health coaching standards.
- Highlighted the need to delineate risks and responsibilities within the health coaching profession.
Conclusions:
- Clinical professionals, particularly nurses, are essential in guiding the health coaching field.
- Standardization of health coach training and practice is crucial for public safety.
- The National Society of Health Coaches advocates for a clear framework for health coaching.
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