9. Be my Wellness Client

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Wellness coaching - 5 questions to assess readiness to change

I see patients at The NC Family Doctor who have some undesirable health habits like smoking.  I usually ask them when they plan to quit.  I usually get one of two answers: 1) I don’t want to quit.  I like smoking.  2.)  I wish I could.  I quit once for 6 weeks (or for some length […]

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Wellness Coaches - 12 areas they avoid

A wellness coach can do many things to help you and few that are not beneficial to you. There are 12 areas or activities that instructors at the Cooper Institute teach their coaches to avoid. A coach is not a therapist, dietitian or teacher.
A coach should not:
1. Order, directly tell you, or command […]

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Wellness Coaches - catalysts for change

What is the purpose of a Wellness Coach and should you have one?  That depends on if you are experiencing problems with your weight, exercise program, stress management or your nutrition.  I have already told you Wellness Coaches are not therapists, dietitians or teachers in their capacity as a coach.  They might be those things […]

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