• ## Essential Units for OTHM Level 7 Health Wellness Coaching **Personal Health Assessment:** • **Personal History:** Provide a detailed timeline of past and present health experiences, including medications, surgeries, and lifestyle choices.
• Lifestyle Assessment:** Evaluate sleep patterns, dietary habits, exercise routine, and stress management techniques.
• Physical Examination:** Conduct a comprehensive physical examination to assess vital signs, body composition, and overall health.
• Mental Health Assessment:** Explore the individual's emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
• Nutrition & Exercise Coaching:** • **Dietary Assessment:** Analyze the individual's current food intake and identify areas for improvement.
• Nutritional Goals:** Establish personalized nutrition and exercise goals aligned with individual health objectives.
• Healthy Eating Strategies:** Provide practical tips and skills for incorporating nutritious foods into daily life.
• Exercise Prescription:** Develop personalized exercise plans that address physical limitations and fitness goals.
• Lifestyle & Stress Management Coaching:** • **Stress Management Techniques:** Introduce and practice relaxation techniques like meditation, deep breathing, and mindfulness exercises.
• Sleep Hygiene Education:** Provide guidance on establishing healthy sleep habits and optimizing sleep duration.
• Time Management Skills:** Develop effective time management strategies to optimize productivity and reduce stress.
• Goal Setting & Accountability:** Facilitate goal setting and establish accountability measures for achieving desired health outcomes.
• Mindfulness & Emotional Regulation Coaching:** • **Mindfulness Practices:** Introduce mindfulness meditation techniques to enhance self-awareness and reduce stress.
• Emotional Regulation Techniques:** Teach coping mechanisms for managing and expressing emotions healthily.
• Self-Compassion & Self-Esteem Building:** Encourage self-compassion and build positive self-esteem to support overall well-being.
• Relationship Building & Communication Skills:** Promote healthy relationships and effective communication skills for better emotional well-being.
• Motivation & Goal Setting Coaching:** • **Identifying Motivations:** Explore the individual's intrinsic and extrinsic motivators to set meaningful and sustainable goals.
• Goal Setting Strategies:** Introduce goal setting techniques and provide guidance for achieving specific health objectives.
• Overcoming Obstacles & Setbacks:** Develop strategies for dealing with setbacks and building resilience to achieve long-term goals.
• Accountability & Support:** Establish accountability measures and provide ongoing support to ensure progress towards health goals.
• Continuous Learning & Self-Care:** • **Staying Informed:** Encourage continuous learning about health and wellness through reading, attending workshops, and seeking professional development opportunities.
• Self-Care Practices:** Teach self-care strategies for maintaining physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
• Setting Boundaries & Saying No:** Develop healthy boundaries and learn to say no to protect personal time and energy.
• Maintaining a Growth Mindset:** Cultivate a growth mindset and embrace challenges as opportunities for learning and improvement.

Assessment

The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.