The Coach’s Retreat:

Evidence-Based Strategies to Reinvigorate the Health & Wellness Coach

NBWHC-Approved

About the course:

This 2-hour self-paced course invites NBC-HWC-certified coaches to explore evidence-based strategies that promote personal vitality and professional reinvigoration. Through reflective exercises and practical applications, coaches will explore concepts such as coaching presence, energy management, mindfulness, purpose, and self-compassion. These strategies foster wellbeing, work-life harmony, and resilience, supporting coaches in fully engaging with life and their clients.

Course Overview

Estimated Course Length:  2 hours

CE Credits:  2

Course Includes

Materials Provided:

• Wellness Reflection Toolkit
• Values and Engagement Worksheet
• Life Audit Templates
• Required Reading List

Instructional Format:

Pre-recorded Lectures/Webinars:

    • Video Content: Instructors record lectures, presentations, or demonstrations that
      learners can watch at their convenience. Including slides, visual aids, and sometimes
      demonstrations of coaching techniques. 
    • Narrated PowerPoints: Similar to video lectures, these are often PowerPoint
      presentations with synchronized audio narration by the instructor.
    • Recorded Webinars: Previously live webinars that have been recorded and made
      available for asynchronous viewing.

Reading Materials:

    • Course Manuals/E-books: Comprehensive written materials that delve into the
      course topics, theories, and practical applications.
    • Articles and Research Papers: Curated readings from academic journals, industry
      publications, or reputable sources to provide in-depth information and evidence-based
      perspectives.
    • Case Studies: Written scenarios that describe client situations, allowing learners to
      apply theoretical knowledge to practical coaching challenges.

Discussion Forums (Facilitated Asynchronously):

    • While not synchronous, discussion forums allow for interaction among learners and
      with the instructor (or a teaching assistant) over time.
    • Instructor Moderation: A qualified instructor or facilitator typically monitors and
      participates in the forums, answering questions, guiding discussions, and providing
      insights.
    • Peer-to-Peer Learning: Learners can post questions, share experiences, and respond
      to others’ comments, fostering a sense of community and collaborative learning.

Target Audience:

The target audience is National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWCs) seeking to fulfill their 36-hour continuing education requirement, specifically through courses that foster personal wellbeing, work-life harmony, and resilience to enhance their engagement with life and client support.

Prerequisite:

NBHWC Certification

Instructional Method:

Asynchronous/On-Demand

Accessibility Accommodations:

Closed captioning of all audio and video components. In order to request further accessibility accommodations, please email: CKing@toivoacoaching.com

Completion Requirements:

    • 10-question quiz (A clear passing score of 80% or more is required.
    • Completion of all self-assessments
    • Submission of a personal action plan

Participation Costs:  $40

Course Creation Date:  7/21/25

Learning Objectives:

    • Define the Theory of Self-Care and its relevance to health coaching • Understand self-care agency and requisites across personal contexts
    • Identify and apply strategies that enhance personal energy and vitality
    • Practice evidence-based tools to improve resilience and flourishing
    • Evaluate personal well-being through structured assessments
    • Create a personalized action plan for sustainable engagement

Course Outline:

Instructional Modules

Module 1: The Foundations of Self-Care

    • Theory of Self-Care, Agency, and Requisites
    • Relevance to coaching engagement and vitality

Module 2: Strategies to Reignite Purpose and Energy

    • Reflection exercises for identity and purpose
    • Managing energy with intention

Module 3: Tools for Emotional and Mental Wellness

    • Mindfulness, compassion, gratitude
    • Enhancing presence and self-regulation

Module 4: Applying What You Learn

    • Self-assessments: Life Engagement Audit, Values Alignment, Wheel of Wellness
    • Personal action planning for continued growth

CE Information:

Toivoa Coaching has been approved by the NBHWC to provide continuing education for National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches (CEP #XXXXX).

Course Number: XXXX

Experts:

Dr. Alex Kirk, Clinical Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Brenda Buffington, EdD, NBC-HWC

Christopher King, BA Psychology, NBC-HWC

Laura Randa, BS Education, M.P.A-Healthcare

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