A coaching approach enables health and social care professionals to empower patients and clients to take ownership of their health goals and, by working together, develop the commitment to achieving them. Studies have shown that this collaborative approach increases the likelihood of positive behavioural and lifestyle changes, producing more effective patient self-management, particularlyi n long-term conditions.

About the courses

The courses will be delivered online (using Zoom) and there is the opportunity to attend either the longer four x half-day course (previously two full days) or the shorter two x half-day course.

They will be led by two highly experienced health coaching trainers, one of whom is also a clinician.

Both Coaching for Health courses will cover:

• an introduction to a coaching approach for behavioural change
• coaching skills for building openness, trust and willingness
• frameworks for structuring brief health coaching interventions
• setting effective goals with patients that encourage self-care
• shared decision making and care planning techniques
• working with barriers and resistance to change (cognitive,emotional, behavioural)
• when and how to use coaching in different settings and in limited consultation times.

The 4 x half-day course will cover the material in more depth, includinga dditional skills for building motivation and challenging conversations.

Dates available

Long course – 4 x half days (9.30am-1pm)
Tuesdays: 10 November, 17 November, 1 December, 8 December

Short course – 2 x half days (9.30am-1pm)
Wednesdays: 4 November  and 18 November
Thursdays: 19 November and 3 December

For more information or to apply for a place, please email jweir@osca.co. Places are limited and are likely to fill up quickly.