Abstract
Understanding wellness as a multi-dimensional construct has significant implications for both physical and psychological health treatment. links between chronic illness and lifestyle factors such as inactivity, diet, and stress, present a need for professionals with specialized training who can support individuals in developing skills and resources related to making lifestyle changes. To facilitate well ness-based lifestyle change, models that integrate evidence-based approaches are needed. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Solution-Focused Coaching a1-e evidence-based approaches that emphasize client strengths and building solutions in both clinical and non-clinical contexts. Establishing a Solution-Focused Wellness Coaching (SFWC) model provides a short-term, effective approach to coaching that is applicable in a variety of health and wellness contexts including primary care, counseling, social work, occupational and physical therapies, and exercise and fitness. The SF\JvC model provides a framework that utilizes specific, replicable therapeutic techniques for supporting clients in enhancing wellness across physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual and social domains.
Recommended Citation
Beauchemin, James and Lee, Mo Yee
(2014)
"Solution-Focused. Wellness Coaching*,"
Journal of Solution Focused Practices: Vol. 1:
Iss.
2, Article 6.
Available at:
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/journalsfp/vol1/iss2/6
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