Coaching Psychology Manual 2nd Edition by Margaret Moore, Bob Tschannen-Moran & Erika Jackson (2015)

Coaching Psychology Manual, Second Edition (2015) by Margaret Moore, Bob Tschannen-Moran, and Erika Jackson is the official preparation text for Wellcoaches certification and the leading reference for health and wellness coaching professionals worldwide. Published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine, this comprehensive manual defines the coaching psychology framework that underpins evidence-based health coaching.

Now fully updated and presented in vibrant full color, with expanded examples and real-life scenarios, this second edition covers the techniques and concepts for supporting clients in changing the behaviors and mindsets needed to thrive across every dimension of wellness — including fitness, nutrition, weight management, mind-body integration, stress, and life management.

Core topics: coaching psychology foundations; motivational interviewing; positive psychology applications; self-determination theory; the transtheoretical model and stages of change; appreciative inquiry; non-violent communication; mindfulness in coaching; designing thinking for coaching; coaching presence and the coach-client relationship; generative moments; strengths-based coaching; goal setting and action planning; working with resistance and ambivalence; group coaching; and telehealth coaching delivery.

Signature features: reviewed by the American College of Sports Medicine for credentialing accuracy; examples of coaching dialogues specific to the skills discussed; Important! boxes highlighting must-know information for productive sessions; Don't forget… boxes emphasizing critical relationship-building points; review and discussion questions for each chapter; and online instructor ancillaries including an image bank.

Essential for: Wellcoaches Certified Health and Wellness Coach (CHWC) candidates; National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) exam preparation; health coaches; wellness coaches; fitness professionals; registered dietitians; nurses; exercise physiologists; integrative health practitioners; and anyone pursuing a career in behavior change coaching.