The Coach’s Retreat:
Evidence-Based Strategies to Reinvigorate the Health & Wellness Coach

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.
- Video Content: Instructors record lectures, presentations, or demonstrations that
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.
- Course Manuals/E-books: Comprehensive written materials that delve into the
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.
- While not synchronous, discussion forums allow for interaction among learners and
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
