Integrative Mental Health Coach Training Program

200-hour accredited training program for Integrative Mental Health Coach Certification. Participants receive direct support from Dr. Wendy Nickerson, licensed clinical psychologist and developer of the program.

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Course curriculum

1. Welcome from Dr. Wendy Nickerson
2. How to Navigate in the Thinkific Platform
3. Course Description & Learning Outcomes
4. What to Expect - Module Activities
5. Program Roadmap - Module Topics
6. PART 2: YOUR LEARNING COMMUNITY INTRODUCTIONS
7. Questions & Discussions
8. PART 3: PRACTICE PARTNERS & SUPPLEMENTAL SKILLS
9. Professional Development Activities
10. Meeting Participation
11. Live Bi-Weekly Meeting Schedule
12. The Coaches Corner - Live Monthly Meetings
13. PART 4: READY TO BEGIN LEARNING
1. PART 1: ORIENTATION & LEARNING FOCUS
2. Module Overview
3. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
4. PART 2: LEARN & INTEGRATE
5. Learn - Biomedical vs. Biopsychosocial Model of Care Part 1
6. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
7. Learn - Biomedical vs. Biopsychosocial Model of Care Part 2
8. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
9. Learn - Ethical Guidelines & Laws
10. Integrate - Coaching Reflection
11. PART 3: COACHING STRATEGIES & SKILL BUILDING
12. Learn - Coach-Client Boundaries Part 1
13. Learn - Coach-Client Boundaries Part 2
14. Integrate - Knowledge Check-In
15. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
16. Learn - Boundaries for New Coaches
17. Learn - Boundary Examples
18. Integrate - Start Your Coaching Toolbox
19. PART 4: PRACTICE & APPLY
20. Connect - Coaching Discussion Assignment
21. Apply - Written Assignment
22. RESOURCES - Module 1
1. PART 1: ORIENTATION & LEARNING FOCUS
2. Module Overview
3. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
4. PART 2: LEARN & INTEGRATE
5. Learn - Types of Listening
6. Learn - Levels of Listening
7. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
8. Learn - Active Listening Skills
9. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
10. PART 3: COACHING STRATEGIES & SKILL BUILDING
11. Learn - Motivational Interviewing
12. Integrate - Coaching Reflection
13. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
14. Learn - Intuition Part 1
15. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
16. Learn - Intuition Part 2
17. Integrate - Update Your Toolbox
18. PART 4: PRACTICE & APPLY
19. Connect - Coaching Discussion Assignment
20. Apply - Written Assignment
21. Introduction to Recording Practice Sessions
22. A Message from Dr. Nickerson About MI Practice Sessions
23. A Message from Ben Meyers About Recording a Session
24. Apply – Practice & Recording Session Assignment #1
25. RESOURCES - Module 2
1. PART 1: ORIENTATION & LEARNING FOCUS
2. Module Overview
3. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
4. PART 2: LEARN & INTEGRATE
5. Learn - Depression vs. Depressed Mood Part 1
6. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
7. Learn - Depression Vs. Depressed Mood Part 2
8. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
9. Learn - The Cognitive Triangle
10. Learn - How the Brain Shapes Thought Patterns
11. Integrate - Reflection & Knowledge Check In
12. PART 3: COACHING STRATEGIES & SKILL BUILDING
13. Learn - The ABC Model of Changing Thoughts
14. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
15. Learn - Coaching Strategies for Thought Change
16. Learn - Using Thoughts & Actions to Create Change
17. Practice - Coaching Skills Virtual Practice
18. Integrate - Update Your Coaching Toolbox
19. PART 4: PRACTICE & APPLY
20. Connect - Coaching Discussion Assignment
21. Apply - Written Assignment
22. RESOURCES - Module 3
1. PART 1: ORIENTATION & LEARNING FOCUS
2. Module Overview
3. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
4. PART 2: LEARN & INTEGRATE
5. Learn - Rational Emotive Behavior Key Features and Core Schemas
6. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
7. Learn - Methods for Using REBC
8. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
9. PART 3: COACHING STRATEGIES & SKILL BUILDING
10. Learn - REBC Worksheet Examples Part 1
11. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
12. Learn - REBC Worksheet Examples Part 2
13. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
14. Integrate – Update Your Toolbox
15. PART 4: PRACTICE & APPLY
16. Connect - Coaching Discussion Assignment
17. Message from Ben Meyers
18. Apply - Recording Session Assignment #2
19. RESOURCES - Module 4
1. Message from Dr. Nickerson
2. Part 1: ORIENTATION & LEARNING FOCUS
3. Module Overview
4. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
5. PART 2: LEARN & INTEGRATE
6. Learn - Physical Illness Caused by Chronic Anxiety & Stress
7. Learn - How Stress & Anxiety Causes Illness
8. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
9. PART 3: COACHING STRATEGIES & SKILL BUILDING
10. Learn - Alternative & Natural Methods for Depression & Anxiety Part 1
11. Learn - Alternative & Natural Methods for Depression & Anxiety Part 2
12. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
13. Learn - Alternative & Natural Methods for Depression & Anxiety Part 3
14. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
15. Learn - Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
16. Learn - Alternative & Natural Methods for Depression & Anxiety Part 4
17. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
18. PART 4: PRACTICE & APPLY
19. A Note Before Starting Your Assignments
20. Connect - Coaching Discussion Assignment
21. Apply - Written Assignment
22. Coaching Toolbox Submission - Modules 1 - 5
23. RESOURCES - Module 5
24. SUPPLEMENTAL SKILLS CHECK POINT
1. Message from Dr. Nickerson
2. PART 1: ORIENTATION & LEARNING FOCUS
3. Module Overview
4. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
5. PART 2: LEARN & INTEGRATE
6. Learn - Statistics on Suicide
7. Integrate - Knowledge Check In (WENDY TO COMPLETE)
8. Learn - Types of Suicidal Thoughts
9. Learn - What to Assess For: Key Risk Areas
10. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
11. PART 3: COACHING STRATEGIES & SKILL BUILDING
12. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
13. Learn - Questions to Ask
14. Learn - A Reminder About Body Positioning
15. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
16. Learn - What to do if a Client is Suicidal
17. Learn - The Safety Contract
18. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
19. Integrate - Strengthening Your Coaching Toolbox
20. PART 4: PRACTICE & APPLY
21. Connect - Coaching Discussion Assignment
22. Apply - Written Assignment
23. Apply - Recording Session Assignment #3
24. RESOURCES - Module 6
1. PART 1: ORIENTATION & LEARNING FOCUS
2. Module Overview
3. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
4. PART 2: LEARN & INTEGRATE
5. Learn - The Truth About Food Part 1
6. Learn - The Truth About Food Part 2
7. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
8. Learn - The Effects of Gluten
9. Learn - Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
10. Integrate - Coaching Reflection
11. PART 3: COACHING STRATEGIES & SKILL BUILDING
12. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
13. Learn - Translating Food Awareness Into Coaching Conversations
14. Integrate - Coaching Reflection
15. Integrate - Update Your Toolbox
16. PART 4: PRACTICE & APPLY
17. Connect - Coaching Discussion Assignment
18. Apply - Written Assignment Part A
19. Apply - Written Assignment Part B
20. RESOURCES - Module 7
1. PART 1: ORIENTATION & LEARNING FOCUS
2. Module Overview
3. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
4. PART 2: LEARN & INTEGRATE
5. Learn - Essential Nutrients for Depression
6. Learn - Probiotics, Enzymes and Mental Health
7. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
8. Learn - Anxiety and Alzheimer's
9. Learn - ADHD
10. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
11. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
12. PART 3: COACHING STRATEGIES & SKILL BUILDING
13. Brain Health Assessment
14. Integrate - Coaching Reflection
15. Integrate - Building up Your Toolbox
16. PART 4: PRACTICE & APPLY
17. Apply - Written Assignment
18. Message from Ben Meyers
19. Apply - Recording Session Assignment #4
20. RESOURCES - Module 8
1. PART 1: ORIENTATION & LEARNING FOCUS
2. Module Overview
3. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
4. PART 2: LEARN & INTEGRATE
5. Learn - Aspects of Dying
6. Learn - Five Stages of Grief
7. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
8. Learn - The Importance of Mindfulness
9. Learn - Logistics of Dying
10. Learn - Life After Death
11. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
12. PART 3: COACHING STRATGIES & SKILL BUILDING
13. Integrate - Coaching Reflection
14. Integrate - Coaching Toolbox Update
15. PART 4: PRACTICE & APPLY
16. Apply - Module 9 Written Assignment
17. Apply - Recording Session Assignment #5
18. RESOURCES - Module 9
1. PART 1: ORIENTATION & LEARNING FOCUS
2. Module Overview
3. PART 2: LEARN & INTEGRATE
4. Learn - What is Mindfulness?
5. Learn - 8 Key Aspects of Mindfulness Part 1
6. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
7. Learn - 8 Key Aspects of Mindfulness Part 2
8. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
9. Ground - Being in the NOW video
10. PART 3: COACHING STRATEGIES & SKILL BUILDING
11. Learn - Improving Mindfulness and Other Stress Reduction Techniques
12. Integrate - Coaching Reflection
13. Integrate - Coaching Toolbox Updates
14. PART 4: PRACTICE & APPLY
15. Apply - Written Assignment
16. Coaching Toolbox Submission for Modules 1 - 10
17. RESOURCES - Module 10
18. SUPPLEMENTAL SKILLS CHECK POINT
1. PART 1: ORIENTATION & LEARNING FOCUS
2. Module Overview
3. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
4. PART 2: LEARN & INTEGRATE
5. Learn - What is Trauma?
6. Learn - How Does Trauma Affect the Body?
7. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
8. Learn - How Does Trauma Affect the Mind?
9. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
10. Learn - How Trauma Affects the Soul
11. Learn - Generational Effects of Trauma
12. Learn - The Effects of Childhood Trauma
13. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
14. PART 3: COACHING STRATEGIES & SKILL BUILDING
15. Learn - Methods for Reducing the Effects of Trauma
16. Integrate - Coaching Reflection
17. Integrate - Coaching Toolbox Update
18. PART 4: PRACTICE & APPLY
19. Connect - Coaching Discussion Assignment
20. Apply - Written Assignment
21. RESOURCES - Module 11
1. PART 1: ORIENTATION & LEARNING FOCUS
2. Module Overview
3. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
4. PART 2: LEARN & INTEGRATE
5. Learn - Psychoneuroimmunology
6. Learn - Anger, Unforgiveness and Cardiovascular Disease
7. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
8. Learn - Guilt, Shame and Cancer
9. Learn - Resentment, Feeling Stuck and Arthritis
10. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
11. Learn - Fear and Pain
12. Learn - The Emotional Guidance Scale
13. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
14. PART 3: COACHING STRATEGIES & SKILL BUILDING
15. Integrate - Coaching Reflection
16. Integrate - Update Your Coaching Toolbox
17. PART 4: PRACTICE & APPLY
18. Apply - Written Assignment
19. Apply - Recording Session Assignment
20. RESOURCES - Module 12
1. PART 1: ORIENTATION & LEARNING FOCUS
2. Module Overview
3. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
4. PART 2: LEARN & INTEGRATE
5. Learn - The Effects of Menopause
6. Learn - The Benefits of Aging
7. Learn - Traits of Happiest Older People
8. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
9. PART 3: COACHING STRATEGIES & SLILL BUILDING
10. The 4 Important Issues to Address
11. Learn - #1 Movement
12. Learn - #2 Having a Purpose
13. Integrate - Knowledge Check-In
14. Learn - #3 Maintain Social and Intellectual Connections
15. Learn - #4 Grief & Loss
16. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
17. Integrate - Update Your Coaching Toolbox
18. PART 4: PRACTICE & APPLY
19. Connect - Coaching Discussion Assignment
20. Apply - Written Assignment
21. RESOURCES - Module 13
1. PART 1: ORIENTATION & LEARNING FOCUS
2. Module Overview
3. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
4. PART 2: LEARN & INTEGRATE
5. Learn - New Kids on the Block
6. Learn - Teenage Issues
7. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
8. Learn - Teen Depression
9. Learn - Teen Addiction
10. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
11. PART 3: COACHING STRATEGIES & SKILL BUILDING
12. Learn - Strategies That Help Video 1
13. Learn - Strategies That Help Video 2
14. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
15. Integrate - Update Your Coaching Toolbox
16. PART 4: PRACTICE & APPLY
17. Module 14 - Coaching Discussion Assignment
18. Final Message from Ben Meyers
19. Apply - Recorded Coaching Session Submission
20. RESOURCES - Module 14
1. PART 1: ORIENTATION & LEARNING FOCUS
2. Module Overview
3. Ground - Mindfulness Moment
4. PART 2: LEARN & INTEGRATE
5. Learn - What is Advocacy?
6. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
7. Learn - Advocacy: Examples in Coaching
8. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
9. PART 3: COACHING STRATEGIES & SKILL BUILDING
10. Learn - Gathering Information on Organizations
11. Integrate - Knowledge Check In
12. Update Your Coaching Toolbox
13. PART 4: PRACTICE & APPLY
14. Module 15 - Coaching Discussion Assignment
15. Resources for Module 15
1. Dr. Nickerson's Closing Comments
2. Coaching Toolbox - Final Submission
3. Bi-weekly Participation Reviews
4. Presentation Submission
5. Professional Portfolio – Blog Article
6. Completion Call
7. Survey: Integrative Health Coach Training Program

About this course

329 lessons

Integrative Mental Health Coach Training Program

Have you visited our official website?

Course curriculum

Welcome to the Program!

Module 1 - Ethics and the Biopsychosocial Model of Care

Module 2 - Communication and Motivational Interviewing

Module 3 - Cognitive Behavioral Techniques for Depressed Mood

Module 4 - Rational-Emotive Strategies for Anxiety

Module 5 - Alternative & Natural Methods for Treating Depression & Anxiety

Module 6 - Detecting Suicide: No Stone Left Unturned

Module 7 - The Truth About Food

Module 8 - Foods and Nutrients that Affect the Brain, Mental Health and Behaviors

Module 9 - Grief, Loss and Dying

Module 10 - Stress and Coping + Mindfulness

Module 11 - The Effects of Trauma

Module 12 - Chronic Illness and Pain

Module 13 - Issues of the Elderly

Module 14 - Teen Depression and Substance Usage

Module 15 - Advocacy for Your Clients

PROGRAM COMPLETION

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