1. Psychological theories and their contribution to coaching

• Outlines the various contributions of famous scientists and psychologists since the mid-late 1800s which have provided a valuable foundation for our understanding of human behaviour.

• Explores in broad detail the theoretical approaches that are most relevant to guiding and motivating people to change, in particular from behavioural, cognitive, humanistic and social perspectives.

• Provides an interesting and informative start to the exciting field of coaching, particularly from the perspective of positive psychology.

• Gain a better understanding of human behaviour so as to influence clients in ways that promote positive and long-lasting change.

2. Use psychological models to motivate clients to change

• Details the skills and knowledge required to understand human motivation.

• Examines theories related to what motivates us to do the things that we do –how we live our life, the goals we aspire to, the basis on which we make decisions.

• Motivation is very simply, a process or mechanism that causes us to act or think in a certain way. It is a general term for any part of the psychological process that involves experiencing needs and drives, and the behaviour that leads to the goals which satisfies them.

•  Explores how we make changes in our life to reach certain goals, our readiness for change and the emotions underlying change.

•  Examines the various stages in getting ready for change, and identifies a range of situations where motivational skills can be applied.

• Concludes by looking at stress and its effects on our bodies and our lives, outlining some ways to minimise and manage stressful situations.

Your total investment = $990 AUD