Category: Coaching psychology

The emerging field of wellbeing and health coaching psychology

“One for all, all for one” – From lifestyle medicine, health coaching, positive and coaching psychology to the emerging field of wellbeing and health coaching psychology Stephen Palmer & Joanna Sułkowska Abstract This paper introduces Lifestyle Medicine as an effective approach for the prevention and treatment of a range of non-communicable diseases. It concludes that […]

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 Coaching Psychology?

Coaching psychology The practice of coaching psychology may be described as a process for enhancing well-being and performance in personal life and work domains underpinned by models of coaching grounded in established adult and child learning or psychological theories and approaches. It is practised by qualified coaching psychologists who have relevant qualifications, and have undertaken […]

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 […]