Circle of Life Coach Training Overview

Certification Training Schedule

You will be trained to effectively lead Circle of Life coaching groups and apply these skills for individual health and wellness coaching. The Circle of Life is being successfully utilized nationally in diverse contexts including hospitals, medical practices, government and non-profit agencies, schools, universities, churches, the military, holistic health care clinics, in mind/body health and wellness support groups, as well as private practice.

If your organization, institution, agency or school is interested in
providing an “onsite 2-3 day live” or tele-training, contact:

Health Action Inc
805-617-3390
info@CircleofLife.net

 

Circle of Life Health and Wellness Coach trainings include:

  • Minimum 30 hour training + 16 hours practice = 46 total training hours.
  • Comprehensive Circle of Life Coach Training Manual with reproducible forms.
  • Circle of Life Coaching Participant Guide Book.
  • 4 (60 minute) follow-up live training conference calls with one of our Circle of Life Trainers. These calls are recorded for your convenience.
  • Pre-recorded education/training calls.
  • 10 scheduled Peer Coaching calls.
  • Access to Circle of Life "Coach Tools" web page: marketing materials, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, mind/body self-care practices, and coaching resources.
  • National Certification as a Circle of Life Coach with your name and contact info on the Circle of Life "Locate A Coach" web page.
  • Access to monthly mentor calls with trainers.
  • Regular coaching support emails from trainers.

 

The Circle of Life process evaluates the full spectrum of one's life from nutrition and exercise to life purpose and spirituality. The coach's role is to foster the process and bring forth the "power, strengths and inner wisdom" of the group or individual client. It assists participants in a Six-Phase Approach to clarify and set goals, schedule realistic action steps, review their own process, set-up accountability and engage in an effective and supportive life long personal improvement process.

Training provides you with skills to:
  • Utilize the “Circle of Life Self Assessment", which evaluates 12 areas of  life.
  • Use the "Readiness for Change Assessment” to clarify direction/goals.
  • Utilize "The Blueprint for Success" step-by-step Coaching Worksheet/Process.
  • Teach numerous 1-5 minute Mind/Body Self-Care practices.
  • Work with diverse populations and troubleshoot potential problems.
  • Utilize Circle of Life Participant Guide Book for clients/group participants.
  • Organize a group coaching practice, fees, marketing, etc.
  • Format your coaching and group sessions (retreats/in-person/by phone)

 

Circle of Life Health and Wellness Coach Training and Certification Requirements

Instruction with Trainer(s)
 
15 hours
More Instruction / Group Process and Coaching Practice
10 hours
Trainee Mentoring by Trainer(s) 3-4 Follow Up (60-75 minute) live and recorded conference call sessions
Up to 5 hours
Trainee Mentoring by Trainer(s) 3-4 Follow Up (60-75 minute) live and recorded conference call sessions
Up to 5 hours
One-on-One Sessions with Peer Coach Trainees
8 peer practices sessions by phone or in person
4 hours (30 minutes) each
Facilitate a Practice Group of Minimum 4 people Delivered in retreat format/weekly group sessions in person or by phone
12 hours
Send 6 Client/Group Participant Evaluations to the Trainer Final review of evaluations by Trainer.
1 hour
Total Practice Hours =
16 Hours

Certification Requirement

Includes Initial Purchase of 6 Participant Guide Books at $35.00/ea

 

30 Hours with Trainer(s) plus 16 Practice Hours[practice group time and peer coaching calls]

Certification Total Hours = 46 Hours

 

*To maintain certification status requires purchase of 6 Participant Guide Books per year or an annual fee.

*Please inquire if purchasing in volume (for discount on participant guide books) or interested in licensing the use of the materials.

*30 Nursing Continuing Education Credits available (separate fee)

 

Questions about the Circle of Life Coach Training?

Frequently Asked Questions

Listen to a 20 min interview with Rebecca McLean, National Training Director

 

"If I were a newer coach interested in health and wellness, looking for a powerful way to launch my business, I would definitely choose the Circle of Life."

Dr. Patrick Williams, MCC - CEO, The Institute for Life Coach Training


"In the plethora of coaching training materials and certifications available to us today, I have tried to focus and put my energy where it will touch my soul and energize my spirit.  The Circle of Life surprised me, energized me, and filled a deep hole in my databank of training. Your 20 years of effort is so amazing and apparent in the quality product that you have produced.  Well done! I truly felt my own power as a coach for the first time."

Elizabeth Lemon, Shifting Gears Years

 

Circle of Life Programs - 5276 Hollister Avenue Suite 257, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Phone 805-617-3390 / Email rebecca@circleoflife.net
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