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Plenary Session 2
Health and Wellness Coaching in Day-to-Day Practice: Who, What, Why, When, and How
Health and Wellness Coaching in Day-to-Day Practice: Who, What, Why, When, and How
Learning Objectives
1. Describe the historical development and evidence base supporting health coaching in lifestyle medicine.
2. Identify key research findings demonstrating the effectiveness of health coaching for behavioral change and health improvement.
3. Apply practical strategies for incorporating health coaching techniques into routine clinical practice to support lifestyle modifications
Abstract
This lecture provides an overview of the who, what, where, when, and why of health coaching within the context of lifestyle medicine. Participants will explore the history and evolution of health coaching, review current research supporting its effectiveness, and learn practical strategies for integrating health coaching into clinical consultations. Emphasizing patient-centered care, this session aims to equip physicians with the tools to enhance patient engagement, promote sustainable lifestyle changes, and improve health outcomes through effective coaching techniques.iew current research supporting its effectiveness, and learn practical strategies for integrating health coaching into clinical consultations. Emphasizing patient-centered care, this session aims to equip physicians with the tools to enhance patient engagement, promote sustainable lifestyle changes, and improve health outcomes through effective coaching techniques.
Dr. Beth Frates
Physical & Rehab, LM
Professor of Harvard Univ. School of Med. Former President of ACLM
Dr. Beth Frates, MD, PhD, DipABLM, FACLM
Physical & Rehab Medciine, Lifestyle Medicine, Professor of Harard Univ. School of Med. Former President of Am. College of Lifestyle Medicine
Beth Frates, MD is a trained physiatrist and a health and wellness coach, with expertise in board-certified Lifestyle Medicine. She has received several teaching accolades from Harvard Extension School and Harvard Medical School, where she is an assistant clinical professor.
Dr. Frates is a pioneer in lifestyle medicine. In 2008, Dr. Frates created the first Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group at Harvard Medical School. In 2014, she developed and taught a college Lifestyle Medicine curriculum at the Harvard Extension School, and it is still one of the most well-received courses offered at the school.
Dr. Frates serves as President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Frates co-authored The Lifestyle Medicine Handbook: An Introduction to the Power of Healthy Habits, which was ranked in the top 20 by Book Authority for medical books released in 2018.
In addition, Dr. Frates co-authored The Teen Lifestyle Medicine Handbook, published in 2020, and In September of 2023, she co-authored The Lifestyle Medicine Pocket Guide