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This fully online, on-demand course has been approved by the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching for 4 CE hours. NBHWC-Approved Course: 4 CE hours (CEA-000539-4)

Course Description

This course on Positive Health will introduce the learner to the synergistic relationship between positive psychology and lifestyle medicine.  The theoretical foundations and models will be reviewed, such as PERMA-PLUS/PERMA+4, the Human Flourishing Model, and the Upward Spiral Theory of Lifestyle Change.  Evidence will be shared on positive psychology interventions that have been studied and found to positively influence each of the six lifestyle medicine pillars (nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, social connection & risky substance use).

Course Objectives

Course objectives: After completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Describe the historical development of positive psychology and lifestyle medicine, respectively, as well as the ways that they overlap and complement each other.
  • Compare and contrast theoretical models that integrate positive psychology & lifestyle medicine, including PERMA-PLUS/PERMA+4, Human Flourishing Model, & Upward Spiral Theory of Lifestyle Change.
  • List and describe at least one positive psychology intervention in each of the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine.
  • Prescribe two positive psychology interventions that have been connected to all 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome & Course Info

    2. Introduction and Overview

    1. Module 1 Notes

    2. 1.1: History of Positive Psychology

    3. 1.2: History of Lifestyle Medicine

    4. 1.3: The Field of Positive Health

    5. Module 1 Quiz

    1. Module 2 Notes

    2. 2.1: Theories & Models Supporting Positive Health

    3. Module 2 Quiz

    1. Module 3 Notes

    2. 3.1: Positive Health Interventions

    3. 3.2: PHIs for Healthy Eating

    4. 3.3: PHIs for Physical Activity

    5. 3.4: PHIs for Sleep Health

    6. 3.5: PHIs for Stress Resiliency

    7. 3.6: PHIs for Social Connection

    8. 3.7: PHIs for Substance-Use Harm Reduction

    9. 3.8: Multi-Component PHIs & Conclusion

    10. Module 3 Quiz

    1. Positive Health Resources

    2. Congratulations and Thank You

    3. Course Evaluation

About this course

  • $99.00
  • 4 hours video content
  • Notes & resources provided

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Testimonials

Sonya Looney, MS, MAPP, NBC-HWC

Performance Coach, Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host

Michele does a phenomenal job integrating lifestyle medicine and positive psychology, and does so in an actionable manner that sparks further interest! Her course is very engaging and goes beyond expectations!

Instructor

Michele Suhie, PhD, NBC-HWC, DipACLM

Michele is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional, specializing in the integration of lifestyle medicine, positive psychology and religion/spirituality. She sees private coaching clients to help them reduce risk and manage chronic disease. Michele has also been an educator for more than 25 years. She continues to teach in higher education as an adjunct professor, offers continuing education to her fellow health coaches, and serves as the Director of Health Education at MyCatholicDoctor Academy. She is a certified instructor of Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice through the VIA Institute on Character and has conducted research on MBSP and positive health in collaboration with the VIA Institute.