Category: Coaching framework

Health Coaching: a Developing Field within Health Education

Citation: Palmer, S. (2004). Health Coaching: a Developing Field within Health Education. Health Education Journal, 63(2), 189-191. https://doi.org/10.1177/001789690406300208 The health promotion and health education literature has references to health counselling.Yet, beyond the field of health, coaching has become a popular method to enhance and facilitate individual and group performance in business, sports, and personal areas […]

Health coaching to facilitate the promotion of healthy behaviour and achievement of health-related goals

Citation: Palmer, S., Tubbs, I. and Whybrow, W. (2003). Health coaching to facilitate the promotion of healthy behaviour and achievement of health-related goals. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, 41, 3, 91-93. Abstract Coaching has become acceptable to both business and individuals to help improve performance, manage stress and achieve work and personal goals. […]

What is Wellbeing Coaching Psychology?

“Wellbeing coaching psychology is the practice of health education within a coaching framework and context underpinned by psychological principles, to enhance the well-being of individuals and to facilitate the achievement of their health-related goals” (adapted Palmer, 2012). Reference Palmer, S. (2012, November). Health coaching psychology: using cognitive behavioural strategies and techniques [Workshop presentation, slide 5]. […]

What is Health Coaching Psychology?

What is Health Coaching Psychology? “Health coaching psychology is the practice of health education within a coaching framework and context underpinned by psychological principles, to enhance the well-being of individuals and to facilitate the achievement of their health-related goals” (Palmer, 2012). Reference Palmer, S. (2012, November). Health coaching psychology: using cognitive behavioural strategies and techniques […]