--- title: Foundation Class Handouts and Materials - Real Balance Certified Health and Wellness Coach Training description: ":not(.ckadvancedlayout) .ckadvancedlayout #ID1633714977749 #ID1633714977749:hover Welcome to the Wellness & Health Coach Certification Cla..." --- ### Welcome to the Wellness & Health Coach Certification Class!  In this section you will find the class materials for the 40 hour Wellness & Health Coach Certification class. If you need assistance at anytime reach out to your instructor or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 970-568-4700. We are always available to support you on your learning journey. 1. [Class Info](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714926729_tabs-1) [Class Checklist](https://realbalance.com/images/CHECKLIST_FOR_Completing_the_2023_40_Hour_Foundation_Class_.docx) [Syllabus, completion info,DirectionsSyllabus, completion info,Directions](https://realbalance.com/images/2025_Syllabus_with_completion_requirements_and_directions.pdf) [Homework chart](https://realbalance.com/images/Homework_Chart_updated_February_2025_v_7.1_docx.pdf) [PDF Power Point Lesson 1 and 2](https://realbalance.com/images/Class_1-2_Coach_2024_-_Read-Only.pdf) [PDF Power Point Lesson 3](https://realbalance.com/images/Class_3_-_Coach_2024_-_Read-Only.pdf) [PDF Power Point Lessons 4 - 7](https://realbalance.com/images/PDFE_-Class_4-7_-_The_Coaching_Alliance_2026-compressed_4-1-compressed.pdf) [PDF Power Point Lesson 8](https://realbalance.com/images/Class_8_-_HW_Readiness_for_Change_-_2024_-_Read-Only.pdf) [PDF Power Point Lesson 9](https://realbalance.com/images/Class_9-_HW_Assess__Explore_-2024_-_Read-Only.pdf) [PDF Power Point Lesson 10](https://realbalance.com/images/Class_10_-_The_Wellness_Plan_2024_-_Read-Only.pdf) [PDF Power Point Lesson 11](https://realbalance.com/images/Class_11_-_HW_Accountability__Support_-_2023_-_Read-Only.pdf) [PDF Power Point Lesson 12](https://realbalance.com/images/Class_12_-_HW_Ongoing_Evaluation_2023_-_Read-Only.pdf) [PDF Power Point Lesson 13](https://realbalance.com/images/Class_13_-_HW_Measurable_Outcomes_2023_-_Read-Only.pdf) [PDF Power Point Lesson 14](https://realbalance.com/images/Class_14_-_HW_Efficient_Coaching_-_Making_It_Stick_2023_-_Read-Only.pdf) [PDF Power Point Lesson 15](https://realbalance.com/images/Class_15_-_HW_Lifestyle__Wellness_Coaching_2024_-_Read-Only.pdf) [PDF Power Point Lesson 16](https://realbalance.com/images/Class_16_-_HW_Astonishing_Non-Compliance_-_Making_It_Stick_2024_-_Read-Only.pdf) [PDF Power Point Lessons 17-19](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tc2i50z8ahxln6e3qagp5/Class-17-19-H-W-Coaching-Clients-with-Specific-Health-Challenges-2024.pdf?rlkey=vd6kvxqax4pyuszf7thq8t2qb&dl=0) [PDF Power Point Lesson 20](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1keka2rd56afr9o25oinc/Class-20-H-W-Coaching-for-Healthy-Weight-Mgmt-Fitness-Wrap-Up-2024.pdf?rlkey=bvplz0lhvagozy4hffk2i1hjb&dl=0)   [2025 Scope of Practice for NBHWC](https://realbalance.com/images/2025_Scope_of_Practice_NBHWC.docx) ### Forms and Tools 1. [Buddy Coaching](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714940906_tabs-1) 2. [Exploration Tools](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714940906_tabs-2) 3. [Forms](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714940906_tabs-3) 4. [Mapping Tools](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714940906_tabs-4) [Coach Notes](https://realbalance.com/images/Coach_Notes_W_-_1.docx) [COACHnotes](https://realbalance.com/images/5.Coach_Notes.xlsx) [2024 Buddy Coaching Guidelines](https://realbalance.com/images/2024_Buddy_Coaching_Guidelines.pdf) [0.Readiness for Lifestyle Change.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/0.Readinessforlifestylechange.pdf) [0.Readiness for Lifestyle Changeshort.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/0.Readiness_for_Lifestyle_Changeshort.pdf) [3.Wheel of Life Satisfaction.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/3.Wheel_of_Life_Satisfaction.xlsx) [3.Wheel of Life.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/3.Wheel_of_Life.pdf) [4.Wheel of Balance Satisfaction.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/4.Wheel_of_Balance_Satisfaction.xlsx) [5.Wheel of Connectedness Satisfaction.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/5.Wheel_of_Connectedness_Satisfaction.xlsx) [6.Wheel of Nutrition Satisfaction.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/6.Wheel_of_Nutrition_Satisfaction.xlsx) [7.Wheel of Personal Nutrition.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/7.Wheel_of_Personal_Nutrition.xlsx) [8.Wheel of Physical Satisfaction.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/8.Wheel_of_Physical_Satisfaction.xlsx) [9.CONNECTEDNESS SCALE 11.10.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/9.CONNECTEDNESS_SCALE_11.10.pdf) [9.Connectedness Scale.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/9.Connectedness_Scale.xlsx) [10.SA-SelfPDInventory.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/10.SA-SelfPDInventory.pdf)   [Wheel of Life Handout (overview of use)](https://realbalance.com/images/Faculty/Wheel_of_Life_Handout.docx) [Coaching Agreement Form.doc](https://realbalance.com/images/2.Coaching_Agreement_Form.doc) [Welcome Packet-form.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/1.Welcome_Packet-form.pdf) [Welcome packet.doc](https://realbalance.com/images/1.Welcome_Packet.pdf) [Welcome Packet.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/1.Welcome_Packet.pdf) [Coaching Agreement Form](https://realbalance.com/images/2.Coaching_Agreement_Form.pdf) [Self Observation Form](https://realbalance.com/images/SELF_Observation_Tool_Fillable_5.18.21.pdf) [Self Oberservation form](https://realbalance.com/images/SELF_Observation_Tool_Fillable_5.18.21.pdf) [Recording Release Form](https://realbalance.com/images/CLIENTRECORDINGRELEASEFORM_2021-02-04.docx) [1.WM360Well Life Vision Tool.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/1.WM360WellLifeVisionTool.pdf) [1.WM360WellLifeVisionTool.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/1.WM360WellLifeVisionTool.pdf) [2.WM360Well Life Focus Tool.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/2.WM360Well_Life_Focus_Tool.xlsx) [2.WM360WellLifeFocustool.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/2.WM360WellLifeFocustool.pdf) [3 Wellness Plan Tool.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/2025_RB_Wellness_Plan_tool_.pdf) [3.Wellness Map tool2.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/2025_RB_Wellness_Plan_tool_.xlsx) [3.WM360PlanTool3.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/3.WM360PlanTool3.pdf) [4.Wellness Weekly Tracker.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/4.Wellness_Weekly_Tracker.xlsx) [4.WM360Weeklytracker.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/4.WM360Weeklytracker.pdf) [5.Coach Notes.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/5.Coach_Notes.xlsx) [5.COACHnotes fill and save.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/5.COACHnotes_fill_and_save.pdf) [5.COACHnotes.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/5.COACHnotes.pdf) [6.coaching call prep form 2.doc](https://realbalance.com/images/6.coaching_call_prep_form_2.doc) [6.Coaching Prep Form 1.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/6.Coaching_Prep_Form_1.pdf) [7.Milestones ToolDB.docx](https://realbalance.com/images/7.Milestones_ToolDB.docx) 1. [Lessons 1 & 2](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714926729_tabs-2) 2. [Lesson 3](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714926729_tabs-3) ### **Lessons 1 - Wellness from the Inside Out** ###### **Reading:** *Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change* - Chapter 1: Towards a Psychology of Wellness, pages 27-35 - Chapter 5: Becoming a Wellness Coach, pages 91-99 **Ethics and HIPPA** Please watch the two modules below, answer the corresponding questions and submit to your instructor. [Mapping the ICF and NBHWC Code of Ethics](https://realbalance.com/images/Mapping_ICF_-_NBHWC_Code_of_Ethics.pdf) **What is Scope of Practice?** Discover how certified health and wellness coaches support clients within their professional boundaries.  Learn more here: [https://nbhwc.org/scope-of-practice/](https://nbhwc.org/scope-of-practice/) ***To access the Ethics Module:*** *[https://youtu.be/Cnnb8PlL_kU](https://youtu.be/Cnnb8PlL_kU)* *[ Ethics Questions](https://realbalance.com/images/Ethics-Questions.pdf)* ***To access the HIPAA Module:*** *[https://youtu.be/pe6PwfRLGUM](https://youtu.be/pe6PwfRLGUM)* [ HIPAA Questions](https://realbalance.com/images/HIPAA_Questions.pdf) ### **Lessons 2 - Wellness from the Inside Out** ###### **Reading:** - ***Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change*** - Chapter 2: Grounded in Wellness: Basic Wellness Principles, pages 38- 50 - Chapter 3: Taking Wellness One-on- One, pages 59-75 - ***Masterful Health & Wellness Coaching*** - Motivational Interviewing - Chapter 9 Coaching through the Internal Barriers to Change pages 329-345 Additional Articles [Coaching versus Psychotherapy in Health & Wellness](https://realbalance.com/images/Coaching_and_Therapy_gahmj_July2013_mj_copy_-_Copy.pdf) **Tools** [Wheel of Life Satisfaction.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/3.Wheel_of_Life_Satisfaction.xlsx) [Wheel of Life.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/3.Wheel_of_Life.pdf) [Wheel of Balance Satisfaction.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/4.Wheel_of_Balance_Satisfaction.xlsx) [Wheel of Connectedness Satisfaction.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/5.Wheel_of_Connectedness_Satisfaction.xlsx) [Wheel of Nutrition Satisfaction.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/6.Wheel_of_Nutrition_Satisfaction.xlsx)   ### **Lesson 3 - Positive Psychology & Motivation** ###### **Reading** ***Masterful Health & Wellness Coaching*** - Positive Psychology and Wellness Coaching – Chapter Four pages 126-130 - Motivational Interviewing - Chapter 9 Coaching through the Internal Barriers to Change pages 329-345 [Broadening and Building Through Positive Emotions](https://realbalance.com/images/Frederickson_2002.article_on_positive_feelingspdf.pdf) *by Barbara Frederickson* [Pathways to Motivation:How Positive Psychology Can Spark Enthusiasm and Support Lasting Change" with Kathleen Jones](https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/G3Tgw0g5UsonuElNLRXhL7OGxIRlRwkHsjnkin9ocThpZ3Ypy7xcazQ3E-P6HbOf7my1U1El8gUz8Syq.fTsCppsPOn4hmOT5?canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&continueMode=true&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FKARKBHRvMaBmFmMYHQgeEN5C_-sC0y5sWSO0J2aE-oT_wP3bqdvDPObAXVaUrEKA.gofsLMrIwMRe_01g) [Coaching with a Positive Psychology Approach to Wellness Motivation - Using PERMA-V](https://realbalance.com/images/Coaching_with_a_Positive_Psychology_Approach_to_Wellness_Motivation.pdf)       ## tion Requirements 1. [Lesson 4](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714930329_tabs-5) 2. [Lesson 5](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714930329_tabs-4) 3. [Lesson 6](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714930329_tabs-1) 4. [Lesson 7](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714930329_tabs-2) 5. [Lession 8](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714930329_tabs-3) ### **Lesson 4 - The Coaching Alliance/Core Coaching Competencies and Coaching Skills** ###### **Reading:** *Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change* - Chapter 6: Creating the Alliance pages 101-121  PDF Power Point 4-6 **Articles:** [2021 Mapping Current ICF - NBHWC Core Competancies.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/2021_Mapping_Current_ICF_-_NBHWC_Core_Competancies.pdf) [Coaching and Therapy gahmj July2013 mj copy - Copy.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/Coaching_and_Therapy_gahmj_July2013_mj_copy_-_Copy.pdf) [Value Proposition of Wellness Coaching.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/Value_Proposition_of_Wellness_Coaching.pdf) [When to Refer Clients One Sheet-Client-Referral-June-2018.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/When_to_Refer_Clients_OneSheet-Client-Referral-June-2018.pdf) [ICF and NBHWC Ehtical Guidelines](https://realbalance.com/images/Mapping_ICF_-_NBHWC_Code_of_Ethics.pdf) [Referring a Client to Therapy: A set of Guidelines](https://realbalance.com/images/Whitepaper-Client-Referral-June-2018.pdf) [Coaching versus Psychotherapy in Health & Wellness Coaching](https://realbalance.com/images/Coaching_and_Therapy_gahmj_July2013_mj_copy_-_Copy.pdf)         ### **Lessons 5 - The Coaching Alliance/Active Listening** ###### **Reading:** ***Masterful Health & Wellness Coaching*** A Deeper Look at Active Listening Chapter 7 – pages 226-238   [Active Listening Skills Exercise](https://realbalance.com/images/Active_Listening_Exercise_docx.docx)     ### **Lessons 6 - The Coaching Alliance - Powerful Questions** ###### **Reading:** - ***Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change*** Pages 119-121 - ***Masterful Health & Wellness Coaching *** Pages. 238-247     ### **Lesson 7 - The Coaching Alliance - Session Structure** ###### **Reading:** ***The Coaching Conversation & Session Structure*** Additional Articles: [• The Coaching Conversation & Session Structure](https://realbalance.com/images/The_Coaching_Conversation__Session_Structure.pdf) - [Putting Together a Welcome Packet](https://realbalance.com/images/Putting_Together_a_Welcome_Package.pdf)   Optional Reading: [• Co-Creating the Agenda by Dr. Arloski](https://realbalance.com/images/Co-creating_Agenda_by_Dr._Arloski.pdf) [• Structuring Great Wellness Coaching Sessions](https://realbalance.com/images/Structuring_Great_Wellness_Coaching_Sessions.pdf) **Putting It Together** [Putting Together a Welcome Package.pdf](https://realbalance.com/administrator/images/Putting_Together_a_Welcome_Package.pdf) [Welcome Packet.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/1.Welcome_Packet.pdf) [Coaching Agreement Form.pdf](https://realbalance.com/administrator/images/2.Coaching_Agreement_Form.pdf) **Structuring Great Wellness Coaching Sessions Module - 1** [https://youtu.be/LSiOklKsMJ4](https://youtu.be/LSiOklKsMJ4) **Structuring Great Wellness Coaching Sessions - Part 2 - Process & Progress Module - 2** [https://youtu.be/CWQiM2F18_U](https://youtu.be/CWQiM2F18_U)  **Structuring Great Wellness Coaching Sessions – Part 3 – Accountability and Support Module - 3** [https://youtu.be/Z_TARy2r3yI](https://youtu.be/Z_TARy2r3yI) ### **Lesson 8 - Readiness for Change** ###### **Reading:** 1) Masterful Health & Wellness Coaching • The Transtheoretical Model – Chapter 8 Forward Momentum, pages 280-311 • Readiness for Lifestyle Change: Integrating Prochaska and Bandura, pages 309-311  Readiness for Change assessment tool [• 10 Questions Tool](https://realbalance.com/images/0.Readinessforlifestylechange.pdf) - [5 Questions Tool](https://realbalance.com/images/0.Readiness_for_Lifestyle_Changeshort.pdf) Optional Reading - Watching: *"Changing To Thrive: Using the Stages of Change to Overcome the top Threats To Your health and Happiness"* An Interview with James and Janice Prochaska [https://zoom.us/recording/play/hJ1BWXtlXKpE8qM8drezIrkd8d8cHK-Wn8QrUdHcM37d0JnSOiOFlGD0HwhHDCg8](https://zoom.us/recording/play/hJ1BWXtlXKpE8qM8drezIrkd8d8cHK-Wn8QrUdHcM37d0JnSOiOFlGD0HwhHDCg8) 1. [Lesson 9 & 10](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714932704_tabs-1) 2. [Lesson 11](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714932704_tabs-2) 3. [Lesson 12](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714932704_tabs-3) ###   ### Lesson 9 - Assess & Explore**and the Wellness Plan** ###### **Reading:** 1) Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change Chapter 7: Charting the Course, Part I, pages 123 – 149 ### Lesson 10 - T**he Wellness Plan** ###### **Reading:** 2) Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change Chapter 8: Charting the Course, Part II, pages 153- 165 and 252 - 258 (Ken & Bill Examples) 3) Masterful Health & Wellness Coaching Enhanced Goal Setting and Planning with TTM and WM36*0,**pages 306-309* 1) Masterful Health & Wellness Coaching • The Transtheoretical Model – Chapter 8 Forward Momentum, pages 280-311 • Readiness for Lifestyle Change: Integrating Prochaska and Bandura, pages 309-311 2) Additional Articles: Case Study - [Ken Black and Bill.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/Case_Studies_-_Ken_Black_and_Bill.pdf)  Readiness for Change assessment tool [• 10 Questions Tool](https://realbalance.com/administrator/images/0.Readinessforlifestylechange.pdf) [• 5 Questions Tool](https://realbalance.com/administrator/images/0.Readiness_for_Lifestyle_Changeshort.pdf) **2022 American Psychological Association Survey on Stress: ****[https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2022/concerned-future-inflation](https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2022/concerned-future-inflation)** **Wellness Planning Tools** [1.WM360Well Life Vision Tool.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/1.WM360Well_Life_Vision_Tool.xlsx) [1.WM360WellLifeVisionTool.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/1.WM360WellLifeVisionTool.pdf) [2.WM360Well Life Focus Tool.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/2.WM360Well_Life_Focus_Tool.xlsx) [2.WM360WellLifeFocustool.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/2.WM360WellLifeFocustool.pdf) [3.Wellness Map tool2.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/2025_RB_Wellness_Plan_tool_.xlsx)   ### **Lesson 11 – Accountability & Support** ###### **Reading:** *Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change* Chapter 8: Charting the Course, Part II, pages 196- 200 Chapter 9 Pages 225-227 (Coaching for Connectedness) Chapter 10 Pages 239-251 [The 360 Wellness Mapping Methodology Flow.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/The_360_Wellness_Mapping_Methodology_Flow.pdf) [Wellness Weekly Tracker.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/4.Wellness_Weekly_Tracker.xlsx) [WM360Weeklytracker.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/4.WM360Weeklytracker.pdf) [CONNECTEDNESS SCALE 11.10.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/9.CONNECTEDNESS_SCALE_11.10.pdf) [Connectedness Scale.xlsx](https://realbalance.com/images/9.Connectedness_Scale.xlsx) ### **Lessons 12– Ongoing Evaluation** ###### **Reading:** *Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change* - Chapter 8: Charting the Course, Part II, pages 201 -202 - Chapter 8: Charting the Course, Part II, pages 190 -193 (The inner Critic) *Masterful Health & Wellness Coaching* - Coaching a Client Through to a Mental Health Referral Using the Stages of Change, pages 347-351. - The Quandary of Closeness And Compassion in Coaching (Dr. Arloski’s Blog) ([https://realbalancewellness.wordpress.com/2018/08/03/the-quandary-of-closeness-and-compassion-in-coaching/](https://realbalancewellness.wordpress.com/2018/08/03/the-quandary-of-closeness-and-compassion-in-coaching/)) -   - Compassionate Detachment: The Being and Doing of Coaching Part One. (Dr. Arloski’s Blog) ([https://realbalancewellness.wordpress.com/2011/05/11/compassionate-detachment-the-being-and-doing-of-coaching-part-one/](https://realbalancewellness.wordpress.com/2011/05/11/compassionate-detachment-the-being-and-doing-of-coaching-part-one/)) [ICF - Whitepaper-Client-Referral-June-2018.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/Whitepaper-Client-Referral-June-2018.pdf) [ICF - When to Refer - Top 10 Indicators](https://realbalance.com/images/ICF_TOP_TEN_WhentoRefer.pdf)   1. [Lesson 13](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714935113_tabs-1) 2. [Lesson 14](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714935113_tabs-2) 3. [Lesson 15](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714935113_tabs-3) ### **Lesson 13 – Measurable Outcomes** ###### **Reading:** *Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change* - Chapter 8: Charting the Course, Part II, pages 202-204   ### **Lesson 14 – Efficient Coaching and Making It Stick and What We Know About Stress!** ###### **Reading:** *Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change* - Chapter 6: Pages 110-113 (Time Limited Coaching) - Chapter 8 Charting the Course Part II, Pages 204-205 (The Power of Habit) & 184- 188 (Self-care/Self-permission) & Pages 214-225 *Masterful Health & Wellness Coaching* - Time-Limited Coaching Laser Coaching, pages 262-269 Optional Reading/Watching: - [Stress in American 2024  ](https://realbalance.com/images/2024-stress-in-america-full-report.pdf) - [The Tiny Habits Method](https://vimeo.com/497410345/d1bb1d869a?inf_contact_key=d8efb85b5f70440e6e5eb3c044b0ec3df651f238aa2edbb9c8b7cff03e0b16a0) Webinars on Stress - [Stress, Recovery and Resilience - Part 1](https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/9pacjxOj-70wyWoCVRmmi_BU38sSLjcwpQUdLH-5T5zpvTP_VEd1QV7OxVx8gKdZ.kJ_FBIEoeYcAAOFe?startTime=1542386893000) - [Stress, Recovery and Resilience - Part 2](https://zoom.us/rec/play/CqAryR4I_kxoT34Cx0gG4XIEw_aN-QBHAFO2NwOgJSO7LKLam5C6XavIiMON6LySu8no5u2t4a2TRL_p.DvgUf2cE0MKL9s2h?startTime=1547830056000&_x_zm_rtaid=3ctvcREuQuC6r_NByteVyA.1627495986328.c8cc7600d00813c9001442d4b3535451&_x_zm_rhtaid=379) - [Stress, Recovery and Resilience - Part 3](https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/qWJcjO51R1ZmGmel6NmjEI4qi8Vdf9rN3PgzrvMtjRpDx_nNAgd04b1qkpTrtqRO.fLqh-8PAkjTyv35C?startTime=1550249329000) ** ** [Coaching Prep Form 1.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/6.Coaching_Prep_Form_1.pdf) [SA-SelfPDInventory.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/10.SA-SelfPDInventory.pdf) > [Stress in America 2024  ](https://realbalance.com/images/2024-stress-in-america-full-report.pdf)[https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2023/collective-trauma-recovery](https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2023/collective-trauma-recovery)   ### **Lesson 15 – Lifestyle and Wellness Coaching ** ###### **Reading:** *1) Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change Chapter 10 Pages 237-244* *2) Masterful Health & Wellness Coaching Chapter 10 Pages 356-357(Intro and Scope of Practice) & Pages 376-380 (Lifestyle Medicine)* *3) Additional Articles: [• Case Study Martha](https://realbalance.com/images/Case_Study_1_Martha.docx) [•](https://realbalance.com/images/Case_Studies_-_Martha_and_Angelina.pdf)[Case Study Angelina](https://realbalance.com/images/Case_Studies_-_Angelina.pdf)*   1. [Lesson 16](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714938395_tabs-1) 2. [Lessons 17 - 19](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714938395_tabs-2) 3. [Lesson 20](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633714938395_tabs-3) ###  Lesson**16 – Coaching Clients with Health Challenges** ###### **Reading:** *Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change* - Chapter 10 Pages 245-251 *Masterful Health & Wellness Coaching* • Chapter 10 Advanced Coaching Skills and Methods: • Pages 362-371 – Identity, Grief & Loss • Pages 371-376 – Coaching for Medical Compliance • Pages 380-387- Coaching through the 3 R's  Additional reading [Astonishing Non Compliance.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/Astonishing_Non_Compliance.pdf) [Change Paradox.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/Change_Paradox.pdf) Tools  [Milestones Tool DB.pdf](https://realbalance.com/images/7.Milestones_ToolDB.pdf) ### **Lessons 17 & 19 – Coaching Clients with Specific Health Challenges** ###### **Reading:** – Pages 387-393 – Diabetic Client Jim [• Case Study Bernice -with High Blood Pressure](https://realbalance.com/images/Case_Study_-_Bernice_with_High_Blood_Pressure.pdf) [• Case Study - Working with a Diabetic Client](https://realbalance.com/images/Case_Study_-_Diabetic_Client.pdf) [• 3 Cancer Case Studies](https://realbalance.com/images/3_Cancer_Cases_Studies_for_Class_Discussion.pdf) [Case Study Laverne - Diabetic Client](https://realbalance.com/images/Case_Study_Laverne_Dietition.docx)   ### **Lesson 20 – Coaching Clients with Specific Health Challenges** ###### **Coaching the Challenge of Healthy Weight** **Reading:** [Weight Mgmt Coaching.docx](https://realbalance.com/images/Weight_Mgmt_Coaching.docx) [Weight Inclusive Healthcare](https://realbalance.com/images/Weight_Inclusive_Healthcare.docx) [Cancer and HWC](https://realbalance.com/images/Cancer__HWC3.docx) [**Supporting Clients Using GLP-1 Medications for Weight Loss**](https://realbalance.com/images/Supporting_Clients_Using_GLP-1_Medications_for_Weight_Loss.docx) Wrap - up!     ![](https://realbalance.com/images/AdobeStock_207747770.jpeg) ## Completion Requirements 1. [Completion](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633984136363_tabs-1) 2. [Renewal](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633984136363_tabs-2) 3. [NBHWC Info](https://realbalance.com/#ID1633984136363_tabs-3) **Attendance:** Based on our accreditting bodies 3 classes are allowed to be missed. When you miss a class please watch the recording and ask your instructor for the questions to be answered to gain credit for the missed class. **Buddy Coaching:** Meet with your Buddy Coach for 6 sessions and submit Coach Notes documenting those sessions. Your buddy coaching sessions give you time to try out the different tools and to experiment with using coaching skills. **Case Study:** A written report on a minimum of 6 sessions with a client or volunteer. Successful completion of the case study demonstrates you can apply the Wellness Mapping 360 methodology and can put wellness coaching into practice.   [Case Study Guidelines](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/yyj6jiljv0upjff1bdp8j/Case_Study_Guidelines_2025.pdf?rlkey=iwjcoxvixovhf41ya6wh0vb6g&dl=0) [Case Study Form](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/n85af7ztlukp09wwgmcvm/Case_Study_Form.pdf?rlkey=eq0gwlappiv91lb2cmig0jole&dl=0) [Case Study Grading Rubric](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ddj43dutcf3rccggb0t0x/Case_Study_Rubric.pdf?rlkey=3wf377fekp98bvnu17rly0w03&dl=0) Please submit everything using the File Transfer Link Below. [https://realbalance.com/file-transfer](https://realbalance.com/file-transfer) **Final Exam**: This exam is a 100 T/F, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blank questions. The exam is progressive  (you can only go forward)and takes about 1.5 hours. Once you begin the exam you can leave it and come back to it but if you are gone longer than a week it will reset and you will need to begin again. You can access the exam using the link below. You will asked to login and your username and password will be the same as the coach center. Exam [https://realbalance.com/exam-part-1](https://realbalance.com/exam-part-1)   Renewal is due every three years with documentation of 30 contact training hours in a field related to health coaching. **You can renew using the link below.** [https://realbalance.com/renewal-application](https://realbalance.com/renewal-application) [NBHWC Overview Application](https://realbalance.com/images/_new_nbhwc-application-packet.pdf)