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Digital Health Coaching: Prescription for Improving Corporate Wellness Programs | Corporate Wellness

Posted on by Betty W. McBryde

In 1735, Benjamin Franklin published a letter in The Pennsylvania Gazette, offering his now famous axiom, “An Ounce of Prevention is worth a Pound of Cure.”  He was speaking at the time to fire safety, but his message today rings as loud as a five-alarm bell regarding American health care:  wellness and prevention work more efficiently and cost-effectively toward a solution than does any attempt to quench a dire situation later.

With his letter, Franklin launched a wellness and prevention program of his own aimed at managing and containing one of the critical health and safety issues of his day. Franklin personally coached a group of men on effective use of equipment and appropriate actions to be taken at every fire. The brigade met monthly to discuss fire prevention, and eventually spawned other fire-safety groups.

To foster a sense of personal accountability, homeowners were mandated to have leather fire-fighting buckets

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Health coaching | Nesta

Posted on by Betty W. McBryde

Health coaching is a form of coaching that aims to help people to set goals and take actions to improve their health or lifestyle.

We are sharing resources in this area below, please send suggestions to: [email protected].

NHS East of England

  • Health Coaching for Behaviour Change Programme
    From April 2013 onwards, Health Education East of England have run Health Coaching Skills Training Programmes for clinicians in acute trusts, primary care, community service providers and CCGs in the east of England. This website includes an introduction to the approach as well as a number of illustrations to bring to life some of the benefits of health coaching.

NHS Health Education England

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What Is Health Coaching? 12 Benefits & Principles Explained

Posted on by Betty W. McBryde

What is health coachingStress levels in modern society are super high, and that is no secret.

Many people struggle to cope with life’s demands and inadvertently develop bad lifestyle habits that affect their health.

People are also searching for happiness and looking for ways to improve their lives. With the world’s population aging (Bloom & Luca, 2016), the growing demands of modern life require an overall improvement to health.

There is uncertainty on how to redress this imbalance, lead a healthier lifestyle, and disengage from bad habits. It sounds so simple, yet it can be very difficult without proper guidance and support.

This is exactly where a health coach can have a profound impact.

Before you continue, we thought you might like to download our three Meaning and Valued Living Exercises for free. These creative, science-based exercises will help you learn more about your values, motivations, and goals, and give you the tools

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Apple is reportedly developing an AI-powered health coaching service

Posted on by Betty W. McBryde

Apple is developing an AI-powered health coaching service code named Quartz, according to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The tech giant is reportedly also working on technology for tracking emotions and plans to roll out an iPad version of the iPhone Health app this year.

The AI-powered health coaching service is designed to help users stay motivated to exercise, improve their eating habits and sleep better. The idea behind the service is to use AI and information from a user’s Apple Watch to develop coaching programs specially tailored for them. As with Apple’s other services, the health coaching service is expected to have a monthly fee.

Several teams at Apple are reportedly working on the project, including the company’s health, Siri and AI teams. Gurman writes that the service is planned for next year but notes that it could be postponed or shelved altogether.

In addition,

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10 Tips for Effective Emotional Health Coaching

Posted on by Betty W. McBryde

Emotional health coaching is becoming an increasingly important aspect of mental health care. As more people recognise the importance of taking care of their emotional well-being, there is a growing demand for coaches and therapists who can provide effective support and guidance.

But what does it take to be an effective emotional health coach?

It takes a combination of knowledge, skills, and experience to help clients manage their emotions, overcome obstacles, and achieve their goals.

Today, I’m sharing 10 tips for effective emotional health coaching, based on research and insights from experienced coaches and therapists.

These tips will help you build strong relationships with your clients, develop effective strategies for emotional management, and provide the support and guidance they need to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Whether you are a new or experienced emotional health coach, these tips will help you enhance your practice and make a

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