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Coaching Psychology Manual, 2e
978-1-4511-9526-2
8.375x10.875, 224 pages
April 2015
Description and Features
This second edition of the
Coaching Psychology Manual
helps health, wellness, lifestyle, positive
psychology, and personal coaches work with clients to achieve their health, well-being, and life
goals.
Endorsed by the ACSM, packed with examples and scenarios, and now in vibrant full color, this
comprehensive guide covers techniques and concepts for supporting clients in changing the
behaviors and mindsets needed to thrive, in all areas of wellness, including fitness, nutrition,
weight, mind/body, stress, and management of life issues that impact well-being.
• Reviewed by the American College of Sports Medicine, the gold standard in credentialing of
health and fitness professionals, exercise, weight management and sports nutrition guidelines,
and sports medicine, ensures innovation, high quality, and engaging practical application.
• Examples of coaching collaboration, specific to the skills discussed, offer additional insights and
perspectives on effective coaching practices.
• Up-to-date information from the Wellcoaches School of Coaching, a global leader in health and
wellness coach training and education, helps students and professionals prepare for the ACSM-
endorsed Wellcoaches coach certifications.
• Translation of new research in coaching outcomes, emotion regulation, neuroscience, self-
compassion, and creativity.
• More examples of coaching dialogues are included throughout the book.
• Expanded discussion of coaching psychology, including the latest motivational interviewing
techniques and self-determination theory. The ultimate goal of coaching is client self-
determination.
• Striking use of full color makes the text more visually appealing and clarifies complex concepts.
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