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Do you have to be a health practitioner to become a Certified Circle of Life Coach?
No, we have people from all walks of life -- teachers, human resource managers, career counselors, social workers, clergy, fitness instructors -- anyone who is involved in supporting others in health and well-being are trained as Certified Circle of Life Coaches. |
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How does the Circle of Life compare to other coach trainings?
The Circle of Life Health and Wellness Coaching System:
- Has successfully been utilized since 1987.
- Is a comprehensive, “ready-to-go,” entire life and wellness coaching system, making it easy to immediately use.
- Deliverable through a full array of formats: retreats, group coaching sessions, individual coaching, in person, and phone sessions.
- Provides step-by-step outlines about how to run a group, retreat, or individual session.
- Includes a unique and powerful component - the teaching and application of Mind-Body Self-Care practices, which support people in greater health, balance, stress reduction, stress resiliency, and positive energy.
- Provides a supportive and inspiring community through our free monthly mentor calls with other Circle of Life coaches.
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Where and how is the Circle of Life Coaching being utilized?
Trained Circle of Life Coaches are implementing coaching in these contexts:
Healthcare Related Support in hospitals and clinics (nurses, social workers, nutritionists, and health educators). Used in healthcare and wellness as a stand alone program as well as being added to existing programs. For example, in a diabetes education program the Circle of Life Coaching would support people in implementing healthy action steps with support and accountability.
The types of health groups this is being used for:
- Weight management
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Cardiac disease and heart health
- MS and Parkinson’s
- CFS and Fibromyalgia groups
Wellness in the Workplace (Human resource management, wellness oriented professionals, health and wellness coaches, consultants, EAP therapists)
- Half day and full day retreats.
- Phone and group sessions for stress reduction, work-home balance, and reduced medical costs
Churches, Synagogues, Spiritual Centers (clergy, spiritual teachers and leaders, church and synagogue members, parish nurses)
- Health ministries
- Mind/Body/Spirit health and wellness support for members
- Community building/Peer support
- Appropriate for all age levels from teens to seniors
Fitness Centers/YMCA’s (personal trainers, nutritionists, class instructors)
- Used to support people in making changes in their exercise and diet by addressing their whole life.
- Create a tailored, personalized program for each individual.
Complementary Health Practitioners (nutritionists, acupuncturists, body/massage therapists, therapists, counselors, wellness oriented professionals) in private practice working in a holistic approach for:
- One-on-one health and mind/body wellness coaching
- 1-day workshops
- Group sessions
Social Service Agencies, Schools, Universities (teachers, professors, therapists, consultants, social workers, administrators)
- Empowering individuals and community to live healthy productive lives using an effective step-by-step coaching system.
Retreats and Spas (Wellness oriented professionals, personal trainers, workshop leaders)
- Taking the retreat and spa experience into everyday living through follow-up coaching phone calls or in-person sessions.
Other Contexts Where the Circle of Life Is Being Utilized:
- Teens
- Senior programs
- Hospice
- The application is limitless. Each coach learns the system and applies their unique purpose, style, and resources to the process
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