CWC Course Descriptions

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This course is designed to help coaches increase their client’s awareness along with increasing their own awareness. The instructors do this by teaching how to better understand the unspoken, reduce defensiveness, and offer feedback in a way that will help clients more effectively and perhaps more quickly create lasting behavior change. In addition, this course […]

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This course offers additional insight into why Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an important foundation for coaches and expands on MI techniques and skills. Appreciative Inquiry is a method that can shape a coaching conversation to shine on what is possible versus simply looking at problems to solve.  The instructor describes the elements of Appreciative Inquiry, […]

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Whether it’s cold and flu season or the middle of a pandemic, everyone can benefit from boosting their immune systems. This webinar explains how lifestyle choices can directly affect our immune system and focuses on how exercise, sleep, stress, nutrition, and even additional supplementation can make or break how well our immunity reacts. Additionally, specific […]

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The Built Environment & Wellbeing course is designed to bring insight and awareness to Wellness Coaches about the impact interior environments have on our clients’ health and wellness. You will learn the impact that factors, such as Thermal Comfort, Lighting and Views, Acoustics, Biophilia, Color, Clutter and Organization, and Ergonomics, have on our wellness. The […]

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What role should you as a wellness coach play in the care of a client with a chronic condition? We will provide an overview of some of the most common conditions you will see among your clients so that you will better understand the conditions. We will also provide real life client scenarios to assist […]

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This course expands on how to coach clients with Chronic Conditions by covering additional chronic illnesses (see below) that affect much of the general population. We will also discuss common coaching scenarios. Cancer: most common types, the stages, and main types of treatment Mental illnesses: Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolarism and the main types of treatments. […]

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You may think goal setting is the simple act of naming a goal to set out to achieve. There’s so much more, and in this course you will learn the pieces of the goal-setting process that construct a Wellness plan, you will learn different types of goals, how to incorporate action steps, tips for the […]

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The health risks associated with smoking and smokeless tobacco are well documented – yet becoming smoke free is a difficult challenge. In this webinar, you will explore various layers of the smoking addiction such as emotional and psychological dependency, nicotine addiction, triggers and habitual pairings, and the hand to mouth habit. In addition, you will […]

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This program will provide you with a solid baseline of tips, tools and resources that you can utilize to help your clients improve their financial conditioning.  Obviously, as wellness coaches, we must never hold ourselves out as experts in the field of finance, and this course does not change that fact.  However, financial struggles are […]

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In a world that’s constantly moving and evolving, prioritizing our mental wellness has never been more crucial. We often focus on physical health, but our mental and emotional states are just as vital to leading a fulfilling life. In this webinar, Yvette Morton, EdS, MA, NBC-HWC, leads a webinar on exploring the powerful role coaching […]

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This course, led by Sabryna Liddle, is essential for understanding what the life of a coaching relationship looks like, as well as giving insight on how individual coaching sessions should be configured. After taking this course, coaches will have the confidence to move forward creating relationships with clients and supporting their clients to develop and […]

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Incorporating assessments into a coaching program is valuable to both the coach and the client for a variety of reasons. This course describes a wide range of wellbeing assessments, and the instructor provides coaching scenarios to help coaches understand how these tools can be effectively utilized with clients in session. Personality assessments are also presented […]

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One of the privileges of wellness coaching is that our clients are sharing with us the reality of their lives. But sometimes life takes an unexpected turn and our clients are in the midst of a crisis situation. There are no right answers in regards to how to respond to every situation, however planning ahead […]

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This course will explore a variety of ”Coaching Tools and Techniques” that are designed to help your clients move forward in a positive and encouraging way.  We will discuss Values, Identifying Beliefs, Shifting Perspectives and using Powerful Questions, which can all be used, to discover your clients’ desires on a deep, personal level.  With a […]

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Have you wondered how cooking might be an area that you could help your clients with as a health and wellness coach? Learn the common pitfalls that our clients face and how we can help them to incorporate healthy cooking into their wellness regime without giving up everything they love. In today’s fast-paced world, the […]

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1.0 CE Coaching is at an important crossroads as AI and related tools expand their reach. At the same time, coaches who truly step into transformation vs simply transaction have never been more important to their clients today. This topic will explore the key differences with these alternatives and will highlight the importance of building […]

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In this course, learn how to better enable your client to create and sustain positive habits with actionable, accessible tips. You will be exposed to the psychological mechanisms behind habit-making as well as focus on tangible strategies to ditch negative habits and plant desirable ones. The second section of this course will address how to […]

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Eating as a reaction to emotions is actually the root cause for the majority of all those who overeat! This course on Emotional Eating explains just how common this action is among those who overeat and why that is.  You will get a better understanding of how to identify clients who may be struggling with Emotional Eating yet […]

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As a wellness coach, it is critical to be clear on the expectations of the professional conduct in this role as a health promotion professional.  It can sometimes be confusing if a coach has additional licenses or education in other competencies. This course helps clarify the responsibility Wellness Coaches have to their clients by explaining […]

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Being in the wellness industry you may feel that you have a good grasp on exercise, and yet talking about exercise in regards to coaching is a different animal.  This exercise webinar will discuss exercise and how it relates to wellness coaching by giving an overview of exercise terminology, laying out a specific approach to […]

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Coaching is an ever-evolving profession, shaped by advances in behavioral science, neuroscience, and our understanding of human physiology. To keep pace with these changes, the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching has updated its Content Outline for 2026–2030, ensuring coaches are equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively support client lifestyle change and […]

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Introduction to the fMTc Sub-specialty Coaching Certification

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Influencer Speed Dating: A brief overview of select philosophers, authors, researchers and others who have influenced our approach to mental toughness, resilience and related cognitive elements over the centuries. We’ll also take a brief look at the “freed” will model and what it means for our lives and approach to coaching. fMTc Influencer Speed Dating […]

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Overview of Resilience and Grit, including how the concept developed over time, shifting perspectives, some of the key researchers (and research) impacting the view of resilience. You’ll also learn about some of the key internal and external resources influencing the resilience of each one of us. The overview of Grit will introduce the work of […]

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Genesis of functional mental toughness and overview of the fMT model.

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Real world coaching application takes center stage in this module. You’ll tap into insights for clients ranging from athletes to executives, students, employment situations and personal health & wellbeing.

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Financial Fitness Essentials and their connection to fMT. This module will provide you a relatively easy-to-understand comparison for clients to integrate the fMT bank and overall fMT model into their lives and pursuits.

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This module turns the focus specifically to the first of the fMT trilogy: Thrive. You’ll learn the (often overlooked) role of ongoing lifestyle decisions and modifications in enhancing our fMT.

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We now move into the 2nd leg of the fMT trilogy: Prepare. You’ll learn a range of tools and resources you/your clients can integrate in the weeks/months leading up to a target pursuit to enhance fMT.

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This module takes a closer look at the 3rd leg of the fMT Trilogy: Activate. We’ll discuss the 3-pronged Mind/Body/Soul components and provide a range of examples for application.

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The fMT Coaching Toolbox. This module provides you with a range of supplemental fMT tools and resources, including sample coaching sessions integrating fMT strategies, special C360 podcast episodes (e.g., focusing on more details related to the aMCC of the brain and the role during challenges and discomfort). This module replaces our traditional video with 3 […]

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Brief description of the case study you’ll be completing. fMTc Case Study Worksheet Once you’ve completed all the modules and had the opportunity to engage in 2 or more coaching sessions integrating your new fMT knowledge/skill, you’re ready to connect with your fMTc Mentor Coach. Email [email protected] to let us know you’re ready and a […]

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1.0 CE Coaching is at an important crossroads as AI and related tools expand their reach. At the same time, coaches who truly step into transformation vs simply transaction have never been more important to their clients today. This topic will explore the key differences with these alternatives and will highlight the importance of building […]

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In this coaching-centric webinar, a Growth Mindset vs a Fixed Mindset will be explored in relation to both ourselves personally and our perceptions related to coaching. In addition, we will discuss how opening the minds of our clients to a growth mindset may help positively impact their own health and wellness pursuits. This course will […]

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How do you get started on healthy eating? Healthy eating starts with learning new ways to eat, such as adding more fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and cutting back on foods that have a lot of fat, salt, and sugar. Most people’s lives are so busy these days, they don’t think about the health […]

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You hear folks talking about not having time to spend on their wellness, but in reality, what they are lacking is the energy. This webinar explains how to focus on energy boosts and decrease energy drains covering many topics such as improved nutrition, better stress management, sleep enhancement and increased activity. For each topic, client […]

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Emotions matter! Emotional intelligence is not typically a skill taught to us as children, but is something we learn from watching those around us. The good news is that emotional intelligence is a skill that we can learn and develop. This webinar explores what is an emotion, why emotions matter for ourselves and our relationships, […]

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Intuitive Eating is known as a non-diet approach to eating and wellness, but it is so much more! Intuitive Eating can help your clients break the cycle of chronic dieting by healing their relationship with food, and with themselves. In this webinar, we will dissect the main concepts of Intuitive Eating, explore current research supporting […]

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Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, BMI, metabolic syndrome… Each year, many people undergo a biometric screening, collect these numbers, and forget about them.  During this course, you will gain an understanding of what each of the results means and how to educate your clients about their importance. You will also come away with proven and practical tips […]

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The original Life Balance course that focused on how to create a meaningful life has now been expanded into two courses because of the depth and breadth of the information provided to coaches to help support their clients to go from Vision to Reality.  Design Your Best Life emphasizes how to live with intention by […]

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As coaches, we know that simply having goals does not create behavior change. This second course in the Life Balance “Vision to Reality” series focuses on how to increase personal productivity. Not only are strategies to improve time management offered, the critical concept of managing energy is presented along with practical ways to discuss this […]

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This webinar, led by Leigh Baker, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, introduces health professionals to the fundamentals of group health coaching, including its benefits, core competencies, and practical strategies for implementation. Participants will explore how to effectively facilitate group sessions, apply evidence-based coaching methods, and support diverse populations through ethical, culturally competent practices.

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Mental toughness is generally viewed through the “toughness” lens, leaving the cognitive strategies involved out of the equation. As a result, many (if not most) individuals discount the influence of this valuable resource in their own lives, thinking the concept applies to others (professional athletes, Navy Seals, etc). This webinar turns the table on that […]

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The course helps to unravel the mysteries around the dreaded “midlife crises” by providing information that coaches can use to help clients understand that going through midlife transitions is a normal process. This will include discussion on menopause, andropause, the transitions of this time of life, the sandwich generation, and aging with grace.   The instructor […]

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This course dives into mindfulness and explores what it means to be mindful and how to share this with our clients. What are reasons to practice mindfulness and how is it tied to changing behavior? How can we explain mindfulness to our clients and what are some simple ideas for increasing mindfulness that we can […]

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You’ve probably heard the saying, “Sitting is the new Smoking.” This course will explain the science behind this statement and specific details and facts on how sedentary jobs are negatively affecting health. You’ll be inspired yourself to move more as you learn creative ways to help your clients add activity to their daily routine.

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Young-adults and adolescents are not mini adults. Their bodies and brains continue to change and won’t reach full maturity until their mid to late 20s. Cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development greatly impacts the way an individual interprets the world around them and influences self-awareness and decision making. This course was designed to help coaches […]

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Learn why the science of Positive Psychology and Wellness Coaching go hand in hand. In this webinar, you will get exposed to the origins of Positive Psychology as well as reasons why the theories and studies done within the field are important for Wellness Coaches to understand and integrate within their coaching practice. In addition, […]

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Presence is not only a cornerstone of effective coaching. Research tells us it cultivates happiness and is a reliable predictor of a number of indicators of well-being. While Presence is often sensed intuitively, it is also a skill to be embodied—one that can be nurtured, expanded, and shared. This webinar explores elements of Presence and […]

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Introduction to SCS Certification

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Understanding the physiology of sleep and what that means for our lives.

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What are the consequences of inadequate sleep for personal, professional and athletic pursuits?

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Tuning into details related to how much sleep is needed.

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Shift work – impact and opportunities related to unconventional sleep schedules.

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The connection between sleep and our nutrition/fueling approaches.

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What now? Effective management of sleeplessness.

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Josiane Broussard, PhD: Latest strategies for enhanced sleep Chris Winter, MD: Sleep physician guidance to a better sleep Jade Wu, PhD: How to use CBT to improve sleep Meeta Singh, MD: Sleep doctor for the NBA, NHL, NFL and MLB Colleen Carney, PhD: New approaches to insomnia and sleep issues

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This course explores the most important tool in wellness coaching…YOU. The research supports that for a coach to be most effective, the coach must have good self-awareness and an understanding of their values to be able to model for their clients good overall health as well as engage through understanding and empathy to move their […]

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Self-compassion is a strength, a skill, and a positive way to tame our inner critic and overcome challenges. By relating to ourselves with kindness, understanding that we are all connected, and being mindful and accepting of our own suffering we have the ability to reach our potential, support ourselves in our wellness, and maintain our […]

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Insufficient sleep has been termed a “public health epidemic” by the CDC. As Wellness Coaches, we have the opportunity every day to improve this problem through working with our clients. This course will provide you with information to understand more about the causes of poor sleep, strategies to sleep better, and the signs and effects […]

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This program provides participants with a “big picture” view of what it means to successfully manage stress. The presentation is chock full of valuable information, tips and clinically proven strategies that you can utilize to help both yourself and your clients cultivate a holistic stress management program that is health protective and sustainable.  Upon completion […]

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Effective wellness coaching outcomes require us to go beneath the surface – to get to the roots. This training will allow you to do exactly that. Not only will you learn what differentiates the 4 temperaments and how you may identify the differences in your clients. You’ll also learn practical suggestions on how to integrate […]

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When SMART Goals Go Unmet Time After Time: The Role of Self-Efficacy in Coaching There is a strong link between what we believe about our abilities and meeting our goals. This course will explore the interaction of our thoughts, feelings and actions. We will focus on practical tools you can use to assess your client’s […]

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The Practice of Cultural Humility invites participants to explore how self-awareness, openness, and lifelong learning can foster equity, trust, and inclusion in coaching. Through reflection and practical strategies, attendees will learn to navigate bias, power dynamics, and systemic barriers while empowering clients to define wellness on their own terms. Facilitated by Susan McGarry, a therapist and longtime […]

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Self-efficacy is our belief that we can successfully complete a task. Our beliefs are key in impacting how we think, feel, and act. This course focuses on ideas to explore and wonder about when our SMART goals are not being met, time after time. What might I consider in assessing myself as the coach? What […]

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As a coach, it can sometimes seem like every coachee struggles with setting boundaries in at least one area of their life. Pursuit of goals can get off track when we have a hard time saying NO to activities and people that drain our physical and emotional energy. A consistent inability to set personal and […]

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In this introductory webinar we will explore the world of wellness and answer some common questions such as: What does a wellness coach talk about? How often should we talk? Should we talk face to face? What about telephonic coaching? What are some possible settings for wellness coaching? In addition, we will describe the trans-theoretical […]

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During this webinar we will introduce the theory of Motivational Interviewing (MI). We will also learn some basic MI tools for engagement with your clients including Open Ended Questions, Affirmations, Reflections and Summaries.

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This webinar will explore the skills of focusing and evoking within the spirit of Motivational Interviewing. In particular, we will discuss how to share your expertise with your clients in a way that encourages engagement.

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During this webinar we will continue our discussion on the use of higher level reflections when evoking and planning with your clients. Our focus will be on how to listen for and encourage change talk. We will also discuss HIPAA and HITECH guidelines and show a demonstration of possible web tools you might want to […]

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Weight management, whether it be weight loss or weight maintenance, affects everyone at some point in their life.  During this course, you will learn a “bring it back to basics” approach to weight management. You will be provided with coaching tools that include: easy tips and suggestions for weight loss, how to coach your clients through the […]