Helping People Help Themselves
Accreditation
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This is a 4-day course that that is fully accredited by the NHS Personalised Care Institute (PCI) and aligns with the NHS Health and Wellbeing Coach Competency Framework. The course fulfils the minimum training requirement for health and wellbeing coaches working in the NHS, and participants also obtain an Advantage Level 4 accreditation in Health Coaching upon course completion.
Day 1
Introduction to coaching and personalised care
Further information:
What is personalised care?
Understand how people learn and think
The difference between health coaching, mentoring and counselling
Principles of a coaching mindset to empower service users
Structuring a conversation using a coaching approach and the opportunity to practice in a safe space
Day 2
Coaching skills and barriers to change
Further information:
Barriers to change and key communication skills that build trust and rapport
Effective questioning and listening skills
An introduction to Transactional analysis and non-verbal communication
Understand the need for sensitivity, confidentiality and contracting
Coaching conversation practice in a safe and supportive environment
Day 3
Tools to support behaviour change
Further information:
Understand the key tools that support behaviour change including MECC, COM-B and the 3A’s framework
Conversation practice using behaviour change tools
Decision imbalance tool
Asset based approach
Understanding the stages of change
Day 4
The fundamentals of stress and change management
Further information:
Change management tools
Using a change management approach to identify potential barriers
Stress management and the importance of looking after ourselves.
Introduction to the SPACE model
Peer support, supervision, and community of practice
Information and support on completing the portfolio
Self-directed learning
Introduction to Make Every Contact Count (MECC) and Motivational Interviewing
Completed between Day 2 and Day 3
Do you work in Aylesbury or High Wycombe and have a focus on reducing health inequalities?
If the answer is yes, you may be eligible for a fully funded place on our health coaching course ‘helping people help themselves’.
Please read the below course requirement information and fill in the eligibility application form.
The next course dates:
- Wednesday 23rd October 2025
- Thursday 24th October 2025
- Wednesday 6th November 2025
- Thursday 7th November 2025
Course requirements information:
- You need to be able to commit to all 4 days of the course
- Complete a portfolio – view health coaching portfolio
- Complete a case study poster – view case study template | view case study example
- Have a change sponsor – this can be a line manager or someone more senior within your organisation that will support you with your learning. You will be asked to have three conversations and document them in your portfolio.
Course costs
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The cost of our course is in line with other providers on a per person basis. We can offer discounts for booking more than five places or for organisations that wish to run the course specifically for a team.
For face-to-face delivery, the course will cost £1,300 (excld. VAT) per person.
We do offer discounts for Buckinghamshire Health and Social Care Academy partners.
What next?
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- If you would like to book on a course
- If you are looking for more information about health coaching
- If you would like to discuss a tailored health coaching course for your organisation
Do you have a question? Would you like some more information?
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