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Personal and Professional Coaching Training - Frequently Asked Questions
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WHAT IS MINDFULNESS?
Mindfulness is a state of awareness of essential harmony within self, within all relationships and within all circumstances. Mindfulness reveals wholeness, balance, order, peace, justice, right action and relieves disharmony, separation and suffering.
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WHAT IS THE BASIS OF MINDFUL COACHING?
Mindful Coaching begins with the following assumptions:
- People are naturally whole and resourceful
- Balance is essential for fulfillment
- Clients are their own authority for change
- Change is promoted with mindful guidance, support and partnership
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WHAT IS THE FORMAT FOR MINDFUL COACH CERTIFICATION?
Participants attend 50 hours of instruction during the training, which includes 2 weekend intensive seminars and 8 weekly 2 hour seminars. The training is experiential, didactic and comprehensive. Participants receive a manual, which includes an intake packet, worksheets, tools, strategies and bibliography. Seminars are supplemented with practice coaching sessions, written assignments and one to one sessions with the facilitator.
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IS IT NECESSARY TO HAVE A COACH IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRAINING?
It is strongly recommended that participants hire a coach to support their learning and process.
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS TRAINING?
Mindful Coaching is an exclusive training for professionals only. Learning is accelerated and streamlined for professionals to build on skills rather than start with basics. Those eligible to attend are qualified healthcare professionals and leaders (including therapists, health educators, social workers, fitness professionals, nutritionists). Related business managers, teachers, certified or licensed human resource providers and spiritual counselors or ministers are also eligible. Students of these disciplines, enrolled in professional level coursework, may also to participate and are asked to submit proof of their status with their registration. For more information about eligibility, contact Billie Frances at 619 297-7542 or Billie@GuidingMindfulChange.com
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WHO IS THE FOUNDER?
Billie Frances, MA, received her counseling license in 1993 and received training in personal coaching in 1996. She has successfully included coaching methods in her private practice for high functioning, motivated clients who seek greater fulfillment, balance and focus. She has trained counselors in the art of guiding mindful change since 1988.
WHO ARE THE FACILITATORS?
Facilitators are Certified Mindful Coaches who complete a rigorous year long train-the-trainer program. Trainers facilitate with integrity, humor and enthusiasm and are dedicated to the success of the participants.
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THE TRAINING?
Participants who attend this training will:
- Enhance their professional skills
- Be prepared to keep pace with the demand for personal and professional coaching
- Employ methodologies, tools and structures of personal and professional coaching with new and existing clients
- Be eligible to receive clients through Guiding Mindful Change's nationwide corporate wellness coaching program
- Participate on monthly Alumni Connection conference calls as a member of the nationwide network of Certified Mindful Coaches
- Continuing Education Credits (CEU):
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MFTs and/or LCSWs -- This course meets the qualification for 50 hours continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (PCE #1690.) |
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Nurses -- Mindful Coaching Training Program has been approved for the awarding of 84 contact hours for nurses nation-wide. This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Wisconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver, by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. |
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NOTE: Credits are available for attendance in full for the entire workshop. Partial credit is not available. | |
WHAT IS THE TUITION?
Tuition for Mindful Coach Certification is $3250. Tuition may be paid by check or credit card (Mastercard, Visa, or Discover). Guiding Mindful Change requests a $250 non-refundable deposit to reserve a space. The balance is due 10 days before the training begins. Early registrations and group discounts are available. See registration form for details.
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HOW DO I REGISTER?
First, choose your training schedule/location. Use the secure online registration option on the training schedule page. Or, if you prefer, print and complete the registration form and mail to Guiding Mindful Change, 5663 Balboa Avenue, #438, San Diego, CA 92111. Registrations may also be sent by FAX (858) 571-8764. Payment may be by personal check (payable to Guiding Mindful Change) or Discover, MasterCard or VISA.
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WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?
Cancellations must be made in writing postmarked at least 14 days prior to the training date for refund less $250. Refunds are issued within 30 days. Cancellations within 7 days of the training will receive credit good for 1 year.
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HOW DO I RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION?
Please contact the trainer or call Billie Frances, Founder at (619) 297-7542, e-mail at Billie@GuidingMindfulChange.com or look for updates on this site. |
