An exploration of personal benefits reported by students of a health and wellness coach training programme

Abstract

This study explores the 'personal benefits' of training reported by graduates of a health and wellness coach training programme. In particular, we investigated reported benefits, areas of life affected by the training, and whether changes occurred in health and wellness or more broadly. Using a semi-structured interview design, we incorporated an atheoretical qualitative approach to data collection and analysis. Thematic analysis was used at a semantic level to identify the major themes. The findings indicate a blend of personal and professional benefits for the graduate. As a result of participation in the programme, graduates gained greater self-knowledge, and better connection with others. They also improved their professional optimism and noted positive changes in personal health and wellbeing. Further research is needed to see if trainees from other health and wellness coach training programmes report similar personal benefits, and to identify key training elements instrumental to generating these benefits.

An Evidence Based Rationale for Health and Wellness Coaching as a Complementary Certification in Undergraduate Health Education

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Mental Health Shame, Caregiver Identity, and Self-Compassion in UK Education Students

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Teaching in a Polarized Islamic Society: A Phenomenological Study of the Christian School Teachers in the Gujrat City

“…A semi-structured interview guide was developed after reading relevant literature to get an insight into the perception of Christian teachers (Brinkmann & Kvale, 2018;Cosgrove, Corrie, & Wolever, 2021). Six dimensions were chalked out to understand the problems of Christian teachers as follows: Difficulties in a career as a Christian teacher, hurdles in teaching to Christian and Muslim students, the behavior of Muslim parents, the behavior of Christian parents, the behavior of society and required support of Government for Christian teachers (Gregory, 2012;Iqbal, 2015;Malik, 2002;Mehfooz, 2021).…”