Motivating people to change behavior that is harmful to their health can be difficult and tiresome. Changing the style of consultation could improve this experience for health and wellness professionals and create sustained behavior change for the client! This style is called Motivational Interviewing: a client-centered, directive counseling style for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. In this two day certification course, participants will gain motivation enhancing behavior change approaches, real-life demonstrations, videotape examples, “real-plays”, case studies, small group discussions, and participate in experiential and skills based exercises.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completion of this course, candidates should be able to:

1. Explain the overall spirit of motivational interviewing (MI)

2. Understand the role of MI in the employee wellness programme

3. Utilize the MI principles in counselling sessions

4. Recognise change talk and resistance

5. Elicit and strengthen change talk

6. Roll with resistance from client

7. Develop a change plan for the client

8. Consolidate commitment

9. Integrate MI style of counseling with other intervention methods

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DATE

17 – 18 August 2010

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PLACE

Thulamanzi Guest Lodge

MIDRAND

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PROGRAM

16 Hours of continues education is planned into 2 days to save the busy professionals one day out of office. Training will start at 08:00 and finish at 17:00 each day.

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WHO SHOULD ENROL?

Health Professionals responsible for facilitating behaviour change with their clients.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Prospective delegates should have a degree or certificate relating to Employee Assistance or Occupational Health.

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PRESENTERS

The course will be presented by Dr. Japie Lubbe & Mrs Tertia Putter. Both of them are certified as Motivational Interviewing Train-the-Trainers and is members of the International Network Of MI Trainers.

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COURSE STRUCTURE

The format will predominantly consists of lectures with regular workshop opportunities, personal assignments and group discussions. The course will be presented in English.

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ACCREDITATION

This programme and certification is provided by Wellness Africa (Pty)Ltd. Skills Development levy paid, is claimable at the relevant SETA. Attendees may apply for CPD points from the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) and other relevant statutory bodies, on successful completion of the course.

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ASSESSMENT

In order to be qualified as a Certified Motivational Interviewer issued by Wellness Africa (Pty)Ltd, delegates need to successfully complete and comply with requirements through a practical examination.

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COURSE FEE

The course fee is R 3,000 per delegate and includes course material, meals and refreshments. Corporate discount of R200 per delegate for 2 or more delegates from the same organisation applies.

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ACCOMMODATION

Any travel and/or accommodation arrangements are the responsibility of the delegates and or their employers.

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PAYMENT & REGISTRATION

Download the Registration form with payment and registration procedure.
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REGISTRATION & ENQUIRIES

Course Coordinator

Char-Lynn van der Walt

Tel: +27 (0) 86 1000 548

Fax: +27 (0) 086 6416 949

Cell: +27 (0) 84 2130 132

E-mail

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Course Leader

Tertia Putter

Cel: +27 (0) 83 2735 509

E-mail

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Presenter

Ms Tertia Putter

Cel: +27 (0) 83 2735 509

E-mail

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This Road to Wellness package is an equipping tool for Health & Wellness Professionals to involve employees in successfully adopting a healthy culture within the workplace. This package will empower the employee to understand the value of a wellness work and lifestyle; identify personal wellness goals and design a plan for sustained behaviour change.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completion of this course, candidates should be able to:

1. Explain the benefits and purpose of a Wellness lifestyle and workstyle

2. Explain the principles of wellness such as illness-wellness continuum, ice-berg model etc.

3. Explain the 7 dimensions of wellness and the inter-relation of them

4. Facilitate participants in discovering their meaning and purpose in life

5. Analise participant personal state of wellness

6. Lead participants in analyzing their wellness strength and weaknesses

7. Lead participants in analyzing their readiness to change

8. Lead participants in designing a 7 step change plan

9. Use professional presentation skills

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DATE

15 September 2010

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PLACE

Thulamanzi Guest Lodge

MIDRAND

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PROGRAM

8 Hours of continues education is planned into 1 full day to save the busy professionals one day out of office. Training will start at 08:00 and finish at 17:00.

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WHO SHOULD ENROL?

Professionals responsible for presenting wellness to employees in a way that creates understanding and facilitates change.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Prospective delegates should have a basic understanding of presentation skills and manage a PowerPoint slide show.

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PRESENTERS

The course will be presented by Mrs Tertia Putter. She is recognised by the national and international wellness community as a leader in the field of Wellness.

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COURSE STRUCTURE

The format will predominantly consist of lectures and practical exercises to acquire the skills. The course will be presented in English.

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ACCREDITATION

This programme and certification is provided by Wellness Africa (Pty)Ltd. Skills Development levy paid, is claimable at the relevant SETA. Attendees may apply for CPD points from the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) and other relevant statutory bodies, on successful completion of the course.

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ASSESSMENT

In order to be qualified as a Certified Road-to-Wellness Presenter issued by Wellness Africa (Pty)Ltd, delegates need to successfully complete and comply with requirements through a practical examination.

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COURSE FEE

The course fee is R 3,200 per delegate and includes course material, meals and refreshments. Each delegate receives 20 x Multi dimensional wellness assessments and report analysis; 20 x Road-to-Wellness Workbooks; and a presentational manual with audio-visual material. Corporate discount of R200 per delegate for 2 or more delegates from the same organisation applies.

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ACCOMMODATION

Any travel and/or accommodation arrangements are the responsibility of the delegates and or their employers.

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PAYMENT & REGISTRATION

Download the Registration form with payment and registration procedure.
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REGISTRATION & ENQUIRIES

Course Coordinator

Char-Lynn van der Walt

Tel: +27 (0) 86 1000 548

Fax: +27 (0) 086 6416 949

Cell: +27 (0) 84 2130 132

E-mail

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Course Leader

Tertia Putter

Cel: +27 (0) 83 2735 509

E-mail

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Presenter

Ms Tertia Putter

Cel: +27 (0) 83 2735 509

E-mail

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Wellness Professional is a two day certified training course directed at the worksite health practitioner who needs to care, support, and empower employees as part of a multidisciplinary team. This certification course will enable these practitioners to incorporate wellness into their service delivery and empower them to function as part of a wellness team that plans, develops, and implements worksite wellness programs.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completion of this course, candidates should be able to:

1. Explain the benefits and purpose of a Wellness lifestyle and workstyle

2. Understand the role of a worksite wellness professional

3. Conduct a wellness assessment

4. Build a business case for wellness

5. Serve as a role model

6. Develop a peer support network

7. Provide a professional service as part of an integrated wellness team

8. Apply best practices in changing behavior

9. Monitoring & managing wellness data

10. Reward & Recognize wellness achievements

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DATE

16 – 17 September 2010

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PLACE

Thulamanzi Guest Lodge

MIDRAND

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PROGRAM

16 Hours of continues education is planned into 2 days to save the busy professionals one day out of office. Training will start at 08:00 and finish at 17:00 each day.

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WHO SHOULD ENROL?

Health & Wellness Practitioners , Human Resource Practitioners and other members of the wellness team providing a service as part of an employee wellness programme.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Prospective delegates should have a degree or certificate relating to occupational health or human resource management.

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PRESENTERS

The course will be presented by Dr Japie Lubbe and Mrs Tertia Putter. Both of them are recognised by the national and international wellness community as leaders in the field of worksite Wellness.

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COURSE STRUCTURE

The format will predominantly consist of lectures with regular workshop opportunities, personal assignments and group discussions. The course will be presented in English.

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ACCREDITATION

This programme and certification is provided by Wellness Africa (Pty)Ltd. Skills Development levy paid, is claimable at the relevant SETA. Attendees may apply for CPD points from the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) and other relevant statutory bodies, on successful completion of the course.

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ASSESSMENT

In order to be qualified as a Certified Wellness Professional issued by Wellness Africa (Pty)Ltd, delegates need to successfully complete and comply with requirements through a written examination.

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COURSE FEE

The course fee is R 3,500 per delegate and includes course material, meals and refreshments. Corporate discount of R200 per delegate for 2 or more delegates from the same organisation applies.

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ACCOMMODATION

Any travel and/or accommodation arrangements are the responsibility of the delegates and or their employers.
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PAYMENT & REGISTRATION

Download the Registration form with payment and registration procedure.
.

REGISTRATION & ENQUIRIES

Course Coordinator

Char-Lynn van der Walt

Tel: +27 (0) 86 1000 548

Fax: +27 (0) 086 6416 949

Cell: +27 (0) 84 2130 132

E-mail

Course Leader

Tertia Putter

Cel: +27 (0) 83 2735 509

E-mail

Co-presenters

Dr Japie Lubbe

Cell: +27 (0) 82 9265 875

E-mail

Ms Tertia Putter

Cel: +27 (0) 83 2735 509

E-mail

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Wellness Coordinator is a certified training course that will raise the bar on Workplace Wellness program coordination. This two day training blends international best practices into an African based environment. Key skills that Health & Wellness Coordinators will obtain include: conducting wellness culture audits, obtaining & maintaining leadership support and accountability, establishing a cohesive wellness team, developing a 5-year systematic culture change plan, art and science of behaviour change, integration of services and programs, monitoring and celebrating success.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completion of this course, candidates should be able to:

1. Explain the benefits of a worksite wellness program

2. Understand the role of a worksite wellness coordinator

3. Conduct a wellness survey

4. Build a business case for wellness

5. Obtain & maintain leader support and accountability

6. Establish a cohesive wellness team

7. Formulate the wellness program operational plan

8. Engage in active recruitment of participants

9. Conducting regular personal wellness assessments

10. Utilize the best practices to facilitate Behavior change

11. Build a supportive cultural environment

12. Integrate wellness related services & programs

13. Monitor & manage wellness data

14. Establish a Reward & Recognition System

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DATE

13 – 14 September 2010

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PLACE

Thulamanzi Guest Lodge

MIDRAND

PROGRAM

16 Hours of continues education is planned into 2 days to save the busy professionals one day out of office. Training will start at 08:00 and finish at 17:00 each day.
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WHO SHOULD ENROL?

Professionals & leaders responsible for the coordinating of Employee Wellness in the Workplace.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Prospective delegates should at least have a understanding of wellness in the workplace or have successfully completed the Certified Wellness Leader or Certified Wellness Professional Training.
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PRESENTERS

The course will be presented by Dr Japie Lubbe and Mrs Tertia Putter. Both of them are recognised by the national and international wellness community as leaders in the field of worksite Wellness.
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COURSE STRUCTURE

The format will predominantly consist of lectures with regular workshop opportunities, personal assignments and group discussions. The course will be presented in English.
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ACCREDITATION

This programme and certification is provided by Wellness Africa (Pty)Ltd. Skills Development levy paid, is claimable at the relevant SETA. Attendees may apply for CPD points from the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) and other relevant statutory bodies, on successful completion of the course.
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ASSESSMENT

In order to be qualified as a Certified Wellness Coordinator issued by Wellness Africa (Pty)Ltd, delegates need to successfully complete and comply with requirements through a written assignment after the training course.
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COURSE FEE

The course fee is R 4,000 per delegate and includes course material, meals and refreshments. Corporate discount of R200 per delegate for 2 or more delegates from the same organisation applies.
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ACCOMMODATION

Any travel and/or accommodation arrangements are the responsibility of the delegates and or their employers.
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PAYMENT & REGISTRATION

Download the Registration form with payment and registration procedure.
.

REGISTRATION & ENQUIRIES

Course Coordinator

Char-Lynn van der Walt

Tel: +27 (0) 86 1000 548

Fax: +27 (0) 086 6416 949

Cell: +27 (0) 84 2130 132

E-mail

Course Leader

Tertia Putter

Cel: +27 (0) 83 2735 509

E-mail

Co-presenters

Dr Japie Lubbe

Cell: +27 (0) 82 9265 875

E-mail

Ms Tertia Putter

Cel: +27 (0) 83 2735 509

E-mail

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