The Science of Wellbeing for Positive Psychology Coaching
Explore and understand the science of wellbeing and its associated theories.
- INSTRUCTOR: PETRA WALKER CPsychol, MA(Oxon), MSc. Psych, MSc (MAPPCP)
- ICF CREDITS: 5.3 CORE COMPETENCIES / 6.7 RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
The Science of Wellbeing for Positive Psychology Coaching
Explore and understand the science of wellbeing and its associated theories.
- INSTRUCTOR: PETRA WALKER CPsychol, MA(Oxon), MSc. Psych, MSc (MAPPCP)
- ICF CREDITS: 5.3 CORE COMPETENCIES / 6.7 RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Course overview
Wellbeing Is A Science
The course introduces students to the Science of Wellbeing and its related theories, models and research base.
Students will explore and critique current approaches to wellbeing science. They will reflect on their understanding of Wellbeing and how this may support or hinder their coaching approach.
Students will learn about Positive Psychology interventions that boost Wellbeing and will trial these with in-session coaching conversations, expanding their understanding of how such interventions integrate within Positive Psychology Coaching.
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Course Learning Objectives
During the Science of Wellbeing for Positive Psychology Coaching course, you will:
Learning Objective #1
Expand understanding of their own definition of wellbeing and how this may impact their coaching.
Learning Objective #2
Understand the history of Wellbeing Science and the language of wellbeing.
Learning Objective #3
Gain knowledge of current wellbeing theories, models and research.
Learning Objective #4
Learn about and trial positive psychology interventions that boost wellbeing.
Learning Objective #5
Discuss and explore ways to integrate these new learnings into their coaching practice to benefit their clients.
Course Details
Part One
Introduction to Wellbeing Science
- Introduction to this course, learning objectives and setting expectations.
- What does wellbeing mean?
- Introduction to the ethical boundaries of wellbeing.
- A personal reflection on your own wellbeing.
- Introduction to wellbeing and happiness science.
Part Two
Wellbeing theory: a deeper dive
- Measuring wellbeing.
- Understanding the difference between Hedonic and Eudaimonic happiness and how they fit within wellbeing.
- Introduction to some of the current models and theories of wellbeing.
- Comparison of wellbeing theories.
Part Three
Positive psychology coaching and wellbeing interventions
- Introduction to positive psychology interventions (PPIs).
- Understand how engagement can be affected on personal and organisational levels.
- Identifying your client’s readiness to change.
- Understanding the PERMA model and how it can be used in Leadership coaching.
Part Four
Applying theory in practice
- Gain a deeper understanding of more PPIs, their benefits and use in leadership coaching.
- Introduction to the benefits of strengths in your coaching practice.
- Gain knowledge of how to keep up to date on wellbeing science.
- Complete your own personal action plan for wellbeing.
Virtual Graduation & Student Testimonials
Learn how the IPPC has helped and impacted coaches
Meet your instructor
Petra Walker
Petra is a Chartered Coaching Psychologist, speaker and writer, specialising in Positive Psychology Coaching.
Petra’s coaching journey began in Hong Kong in 2006, and she has since worked in South Korea, Kuwait, Poland, and Dubai. She is a researcher, writer and speaker. She has published her research on Post Traumatic Growth, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Scuba diving and presented it at several international positive psychology conferences. She also co-authored a chapter on posttraumatic growth and adventure in a forthcoming text book on Adventure.
As well as running her private practice, and being the IPPC Programme and Assessment Coordinator, Petra is also an Associate Coach with NEO Leaders at INSEAD, the Business School for the World.
The most rewarding part of her professional life is when she sees a message from a client saying “Thanks, I did it!”
