Health coaching
Health Coaching
Health coaching (pronunciation: /hɛlθ koʊtʃɪŋ/), also known as wellness coaching, is a process that facilitates healthy, sustainable behavior change by challenging a client to develop their inner wisdom, identify their values, and transform their goals into action.
Etymology
The term "health coaching" is derived from the English words "health", meaning the state of being free from illness or injury, and "coaching", which refers to the act of training or instructing.
Definition
Health coaching is a client-centered approach that is designed to promote and support health behavior changes through a structured and supportive process. It involves the use of evidence-based skillful conversation, clinical strategies and interventions to actively and safely engage clients in health behavior change to better manage their health and health risk.
Related Terms
- Behavior Change: A broad term referring to any transformation or modification of human behavior.
- Wellness: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- Health Promotion: The process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health.
- Preventive Healthcare: Measures taken for disease prevention, as opposed to disease treatment.
Health Coaching Process
The health coaching process involves several steps:
- Assessment: The health coach assesses the client's readiness to change and their physical and emotional challenges.
- Goal Setting: The coach and client set achievable and measurable health goals.
- Action Steps: The coach helps the client develop a plan of action to achieve their health goals.
- Follow-Up: The coach provides ongoing support and accountability to help the client stay on track.
Role of a Health Coach
A health coach is a supportive mentor and wellness authority who works with clients to help them feel their best through food and lifestyle changes. Instead of prescribing one diet or way of exercising, health coaches tailor individualized wellness programs to meet their clients' needs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Health coaching
- Wikipedia's article - Health coaching
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