Course curriculum

    1. 01 Welcome & Module Overview

    2. 02 M2 Handouts

    3. 03 M2 Lecture Recording

    4. 04 M2 Required Readings

    5. 05 M2 References

    6. 06 M2 Required Activities

    7. 07 M2 Quiz

    8. 08 M2 Module Evaluation

About this course

  • $40.00
  • 8 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

Modality

Distance Based Program

This program has components that have been pre-recorded for participants. To receive full credit, participants will need to view the entire recording and possibly complete any required readings. If you have any trouble accessing the recording, please contact:

[email protected]

Program Summary:

Module two of the International Association for Wellness Counseling (IAWC) Certified Wellness Counselor’s (CWC) course is an introduction to Wellness Counseling. This module will review the history and evolution of wellness as a concept, including some explanation as to how time led healthcare providers away from a model based on wellness. The review will discuss the current American approach to healthcare, it’s limitations, and the opportunity it creates for Wellness Counseling. The module will consist of a 30 minute recorded lecture, as well as mandatory readings required to receive full credit.

This module contains both required video lectures as well as readings in order to receive CE credit.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will be able to describe the history and evolution of the wellness approach towards health.

  • Participants will be able to describe the potential for wellness counseling among the current American approach towards healthcare.

Audience & Skill Level

Introductory

This session is designed to introduce mental health clinicians (Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and related professions) to the topic. Those with little to no experience or previous training in this area will benefit.

Course Outline & Agenda

  • Review the historical origins of the concept of wellness. 
  • Review the current model of healthcare in the United States. 
  • Outline the potential impact of an wellness-based approach to healthcare. 

To receive course credit, participants must complete the following:

  • View the entire recording.

  • Read both of the attached journal articles related to Wellness Counseling.

  • Complete the post-test with a passing grade of at least 80%

  • Complete the course evaluation

Instructor(s)

Dr. Paul Granello

PhD LPCC-S

Dr. Paul Granello is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Supervision designation in the state of Ohio. He is also a tenured professor in Ohio State Universities Counselor Education program and a founder of the Wellness Counseling Certification Program. He has extensive research experience with wellness that includes publishing two textbooks. He brings his personal and professional experiences to his programs in order to best help providers learn techniques for sharpening their skills.
Visit here to learn more about Dr. Paul: https://u.osu.edu/granello.2/
Visit here to learn more about the Wellness Counseling Certification Program: https://counselorwellnesscertificate.com/intensive-weekend.php

Program Approvals

Ohio CSWMFT Approval 

This training is approved for counselor, social work, and marriage and family therapy continuing education. In addition, it is approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Board for chemical dependency continuing education. Check CE Broker for detailed breakdown of CE types (provider number 50-24074). 



NBCC ACEP Approval

Mindfully Academy has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7322. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mindfully Academy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

For more information

Individuals with comments/questions/concerns can contact Mindfully Academy via the information provided below:

[email protected] 

513-939-0300

Charles Potter (Program Coordinator) [email protected] 


  • Grievance policy: If you are dissatisfied with your experience, please feel free to share this with us via email: [email protected] or via telephone: 513-939-0300, or via your program evaluation.  All complaints will receive a response within seven business days outlining actions taken and proposed responses which may include issuing a refund, credits for future trainings, updating course content or taking appropriate action with presenters, among others. 
  • Request for Accommodations: Should any accommodations enhance your program experience, please contact us via email: [email protected] or via telephone: 513-939-0300, to explore what options you may have. 

References

Ardell, D. B. (2020). Real wellness: Self-empowerment and the pursuit of wellbeing. CreateSpace Independent Publishing.

Barden, E. P., & Green, A. A. (2021). Wellness theory and practice: A multidimensional approach. Journal of Health Psychology, 26(7), 1054–1067. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105320915491

Cook, C. R., Fiorini, J. J., & Renshaw, T. L. (2020). School-based wellness promotion: Theoretical foundations and implementation science. Psychology in the Schools, 57(8), 1245–1257. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22399

Dunn, H. L. (2021). High-level wellness: An alternative to doctors, drugs, and disease (Revised ed.). CreateSpace. 

Hettler, B., & Meyers, J. E. (2023). The six dimensions of wellness revisited: A modern critique and adaptation. International Journal of Wellness Studies, 5(1), 11–24.

Keyes, C. L. M. (2020). Mental health as a complete state: Reconsidering the dual continua model. Journal of Positive Psychology, 15(4), 497–508. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2020.1764952Annotated 

Myers, J. E., & Sweeney, T. J. (2021). Wellness counseling: Theoretical frameworks and practical applications. The Counseling Psychologist, 49(2), 231–257. https://doi.org/10.1177/0011000020962554

Prilleltensky, I. (2020). Mattering at the intersection of wellness and fairness: A new agenda for health psychology. American Journal of Community Psychology, 66(12), 16–24. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajcp.12415

Roscoe, L. J. (2022). Wellness: A review of theory and measurement for counselors. Journal of Counseling & Development, 100(2), 180–191. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12345

Seligman, M. E. P. (2021). The PERMA model: Foundations and applications in wellbeing science. Journal of Positive Psychology, 16(3), 233–248. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2020.1830027