Course curriculum

    1. 01 M3 Welcome & Module Overview

    2. 02 M3 Handouts

    3. 03 M3 Wellness Models Recording

    4. BONUS M3 Mel Witmer Interview

    5. 04 Required Readings

    6. 05 M3 References Wellness Counseling Models

    7. 06 M2 Required Activities

    8. 07 M3 Quiz

    9. 08 M3 Module Evaluation

About this course

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

Modality

Recorded Program

This program has 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 three of the International Association for Wellness Counseling (IAWC) Certified Wellness Counselor’s (CWC) course is a review of evidence-based wellness models. These start with earlier, simplistic, models and walk through the evolution of more modern and nuanced theories. The models will outline the different domains of living that are associated with increased wellness and quality of life.

This Module contains both required video lectures and readings in order to receive the CE credit.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will be able to recognize multiple popular wellness models.

  • Participants will be able to generalize how these models tie to changes clients can make to improve their overall wellness.

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 multiple historical (and modern) wellness models. 
  • Discuss the different evidence-based domains that impact overall well-being. 
  • Discuss the application of wellness models on a client’s overall quality of life.


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)

Charles J. Potter

PHD, LPCC-S

Charles J. (CJ) Potter is one of the clinical directors at Mindfully and a practicing Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Supervisor (LPCC-S). Part of CJ’s responsibilities at Mindfully includes staying abreast of best practices (including legal and ethical considerations) that impact clinical practice. In this session, CJ shares those insights as they relate specifically to clinical supervision of mental health providers (Counselors, Social-Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists).

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

Adams, T. B., Bezner, J. R., & Steinhardt, M. A. (1997). The conceptualization and measurement of perceived wellness: Integrating balance across and within dimensions. American Journal of Health Promotion, 11(3), 208.

Granello, P. F. (2013). Wellness counseling. Pearson.

Hagedorn, W. B., & Moorhead, H. J. H. (2010). Integrating wellness concepts into counseling: A case study illustration. Journal of Counseling & Development, 88(2), 221–230. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1556-6678.2010.tb00017.x 

Hattie, J. A., Myers, J. E., & Sweeney, T. J. (2004). A factor structure of wellness: Theory, assessment, analysis, and practice. Journal of Counseling & Development, 82(3), 354–364. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1556-6678.2004.tb00321.x

Keyes, C. L. M. (2002). The mental health continuum: From languishing to flourishing in life. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 43(2), 207–222. https://doi.org/10.2307/3090197 

Myers, J. E., & Sweeney, T. J. (2005). The indivisible self: An evidence-based model of wellness (reprint). Journal of Individual Psychology, 61(3), 269–279.

Myers, J. E., Sweeney, T. J., & Witmer, J. M. (2000). The Wheel of Wellness counseling for wellness: A holistic model for treatment planning. Journal of Counseling & Development, 78(3), 251–266. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1556-6676.2000.tb01906.x

Prochaska, J. O., & Velicer, W. F. (1997). The transtheoretical model of health behavior change. American Journal of Health Promotion, 12(1), 38–48. https://doi.org/10.4278/0890-1171-12.1.38 

Roscoe, L. J. (2009). Wellness: A review of theory and measurement for counselors. Journal of Counseling & Development, 87(2), 216–226. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1556-6678.2009.tb00570.x

 Witmer, J. M., & Sweeney, T. J. (1992). A holistic model for wellness and prevention over the lifespan. Journal of Counseling & Development, 71(2), 140–148. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1556-6676.1992.tb02189.x