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Learning Objectives
This
training
teaches skills needed to help someone achieve lasting and
positive lifestyle change. The understandings and techniques
taught in the course are evidence based in that they are
supported by extensive health promotion and behavioral
science research. You will practice these skills by assisting
someone to change an unhealthy lifestyle practice. Although
many of these peer support skills would be used by
professional counselors and therapists, this
course is directed at empowering you to offer your support on a
more informal or voluntary basis.
As a result of participation in the Wellness Mentor Training,
you will be able to:
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Define the Wellness
Mentor relationship.
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Create a trusting and open
support relationship. This skill set includes an
ability to explain confidentiality and an ability to use a
personal sharing exercise to increase mutual respect and
understanding.
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Assist in setting lifestyle change
goals. This skill set includes familiarity with the
"stages of change" model of behavior change.
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Assist in identifying appropriate
role models.
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Assist in eliminating barriers to
lifestyle change.
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Assist in locating supportive
environments.
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Assist in working through relapse.
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Assist in celebrating successful
lifestyle change.
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Organize an ongoing mentoring
relationship.
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