Health coach
Health coach is a consulting profession in the healthcare sector . He gives help for self-help with health issues. Health coaching does not replace going to the doctor and is not therapy.
education
The term “coach” is not legally protected in Germany. Several educational institutions offer different types of training to become a health coach. Subject areas such as subjects are not clearly defined. For example, an educational institution offers training to become a medically certified health coach. This lasts nine months (1120 teaching hours). Teaching and testing is in the areas of anatomy , physiology , pathology , civilization and environmental diseases, prevention , nutritional advice , psychology , advice , coaching , self-reflection through supervision , trainer B license , first aid course , ICDL / ECDL , development and implementation of structured situation-related patient training programs , company health management , project planning , presentation and application training as well as individual advice, wellness and wellness massages , conventional medical and naturopathic therapy procedures, training and stress management , relaxation procedures , organization of the health system , legal principles and IT office skills. The description of this training refers to the training provider named in the example.
activities
The work of the coach can take place in individual or group coaching . In individual coaching, individual health issues and possible solutions can be dealt with in a "one-to-one" conversation. Group coaching is a way to support the achievement of common health goals and to motivate one another. A strengthening of the "we-feeling" achieved in this way should have a positive effect on all processes.
A special field of work for the health coach is workplace health promotion . Health coaching in relation to workplace health promotion means taking the special situation of everyday work into account. The health coach also imparts specialist knowledge in the counseling situation, in lectures and seminars and strengthens the client's sense of coherence. He advises and trains on the topics of nutrition , exercise and relaxation .
The health coach trains his clients on health-promoting behavioral measures. Health in the sense of health coaching puts well-being as the top priority . The perception is influenced by the respective life situation, e.g. B. Work environment, family and social contacts.
methodology
- Analysis of the current health situation
- Identify and name problems
- Formulate the client's goals
- Filter out and strengthen the client's resources
Active listening is essential for dignified and respectful interaction. Through the solution-oriented approach of the salutogenesis model , which takes into account the factors and dynamic interactions on the subject of health, the client gains the competence to act independently ( empowerment ). The health coach uses the following methods and resources, among others:
Education / advice
Communication models ( Schulz von Thun , NLP models , Watzlawick ), e.g. B. provocative counseling, paradoxical intervention to recognize and resolve paradoxical communication. The systemic approach in counseling situations and the self-exploration methods to understand the life situation of the person seeking advice, with the focus on his or her personality. Presenting emotional perceptions from different positions by asking circular questions and verbalising emotional content, the topic brought along is expressed in words.
training
The training includes the topic-centered interaction according to R. Cohn with the aim of personal development and social learning. Realize goals and increase success with the help of motivational training , as well as in relationship building and their development. In role play (pedagogy) , life situations are simulated in order to expand social skills. Through visualization , relationships are brought into a comprehensible form. With cognitive restructuring of the mental life concepts contributing to the change. Through relaxation procedures , physical and mental tension and excitement are reduced and serenity, satisfaction and well-being can be experienced.
management
Decision models structure the client's approach. With the help of biofeedback , processes that are not accessible to direct sensory perception are made accessible to the consciousness. The inner team is consulted to take into account the individual personality components. Feedback instruments are used to evaluate the coaching process. The procedures / strategies and goals worked out together should meet the criteria of meaningfulness, manageability and comprehensibility for the client. Requirements for the work between the health coach and the client are:
- The health coach's obligation of confidentiality.
- The goal-oriented adaptation of the coaching process to the life situation of the client and verifiable results of the coaching.
- The client comes voluntarily for health coaching.
- It brings the will to bring about changes independently and the ability to control oneself.
