IHCPT Program Graduate Newsletter

Inside this issue

Interview with Ryanna Battiste about the New School Kitchen..... 2

Further Down the Trail as a Guest Coach for Women in the Rockies Wellness Adventure ..................... 4

Clinical Coach Supports Cancer Survivors in Cultivating New Visions of Well-being: An Interview with Denise Spector ..................... 6

Graduate Announcements........... 7

Resiliency Resources from Duke Integrative Medicine.................... 8

Announcements and Upcoming Events from Duke Integrative Medicine ...................................... 9

Issue Contributors

Deirdre Breen

Janice Horner

Rachel Kuliani

Janet Solie

Duke IM Programs

Letter from the Editor

Greetings Integrative Health Coaches,

Welcome to the Winter 2017 IHCPT Program Newsletter! This issue of the newsletter includes three articles from your fellow graduates. Janice Horner writes about her interview with Ryanna Battiste and The New School Kitchen. Janet Solie writes about her Women in the Rockies Wellness Adventure and an opportunity for guest coaches. Deirdre Breen writes about her interview with Denise Spector about her work with cancer survivors. You will also find announcements from your fellow IHCPT grads, a newsletter with resiliency resources developed by Duke Integrative Medicine, and information about upcoming programs here at Duke.

Congratulations to our many IHCPT Grads who sat for the first national certifying exam! Approximately 150 Duke IHCPT Grads passed the exam and are now National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWC). We are proud to say that our program graduates had an impressive 94% pass rate, which is higher than the national average. A listing of certified coaches will be available in the NBC-HWC directory on the International Consortium for Health & Wellness Coaching (ICHWC) website soon. Those of you who are new NBC-HWCs may be considering how to get the word out about your recent accomplishments. Posting on social media, emailing your distribution lists, and issuing a press release (like this example) are a few ways that you may want to explore.

If you are considering sitting for the exam during the next opportunity, ICHWC has posted the 2018 dates for the Health & Wellness Coach Certifying Examination. The application window will be open from January 2 – March 15, 2018. Applicants may apply during this time to sit for the exam that is scheduled to be held at over 349 Prometric testing sites from June 15-30, 2018. More information and resources to help you prepare are available on the ICHWC website. You can also visit the IHCPT Graduate Community Website’s Resources page for recordings from the July-August 2017 review webinars led by IHCPT Graduate Cynthia Knapp Dlugosz.

As a reminder, if you are interested in writing an article for a future issue of the IHCPT Graduate Newsletter we would love to hear from you! Please send us an email at rachel.kuliani@duke.edu with the topic and timeline for your article.

With best wishes for the winter, Rachel Kuliani

Winter 2017

Ryanna and I completed both the Foundation and Certification courses together, and I hired Ryanna as my coach to help me on my healthy eating journey. She guided me through that process with such ease that I knew I wanted to continue working with her in whatever way I could. When she announced her plans to launch The New School Kitchen (NSK) in August 2016, I joined both out of curiosity as a coach and to continue my optimal health journey. From the resources on the website to the support and encouragement on the live coaching calls and the private Facebook group, the NSK is unlike anything I have ever experienced. The beauty of it is that it is self-paced, and members can engage when and how they desire. It is truly a unique way of interacting with clients, which is why I thought it would be great to share with other IHCPT graduates. I had the pleasure of visiting Ryanna at her home in Wilmington, NC. After catching up over a scrumptious dinner that included a salad with local greens, acorn squash soup, and a skillet meal prepared with organic, grass-fed beef, and cabbage, we sat down to talk about The New School Kitchen. For those that don’t already know, what exactly is The New School Kitchen (NSK)? The NSK is a way to help people cook and eat more super-tasty, body-healing real food in less time. It is an online membership program that is subscription-based, so my members participate from home and at their own level of comfort! It is a virtual learning community that utilizes a private website and Facebook group for interactive discussions, coaching calls, and “live” cooking demonstrations.

What inspired you to create the NSK? I have always had an incredible drive to reach people and inspire them around food. I had a previous company called This is Grub for five years where I worked with clients in person providing coaching as well as cooking demonstrations and educational workshops. It was rewarding, but I struggled with building a big enough client base in Wilmington, which is a really small town at the end of the day. Also, I’ve always aspired to speak to large audiences (former actress here!) so I knew I was supposed to reach an even larger audience with my message. About two years ago, Facebook Live started to get big so I began to dabble with making some videos. People seemed to really love them! My husband has a background in performing arts and he jumped in to help with directing and shooting. My son made a few guest appearances and it started to feel like a family business! I became pregnant shortly after and wanted to find a way to balance being home with my children yet continue earning income through coaching and education. I researched subscription-based, online businesses models and completed some trainings around entrepreneurship. It became clear that a membership site for nutrition with a coaching component could really work for my followers, and allow me the personal freedom to raise my sons. I bought the domain name on a long car ride home last spring and the ideas kept flowing as the doors kept opening! It’s been a wild ride since then, but I can’t imagine my life without my NSK family and this awesome work. (continued on next page)

Interview with Ryanna Battiste about the New School Kitchen By Janice Horner

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What is your mission and vision for the NSK? What do you hope to accomplish professionally? I want to make the process of eating healthy easier for people that are time strapped or less confident in the kitchen. I also want individuals to find ease and joy – and deliciousness – around food! My vision is to reach a large audience, to have broad appeal to people that maybe did not get to experience or learn anything about any cooking growing up. It’s a lost art really, and I want people to know you don’t have to be highly skilled or a super-foodie to make good food. It can be simple, empowering, and delicious to venture into your kitchen regularly. And the rewards are so great! I envision having thousands of members – I hope to have universal appeal and make it “normal” for people to commit to loving their bodies and their lives via good food. Who are the ideal clients (members) for the NSK? Currently, most of our members are women ranging from their 30s to 60s who are responsible for feeding their families. The ideal clients are people longing for more from their experience of eating and how it feels to be in their body. Nutrition is such a game changer for so many on the Wheel of Health. If that piece starts to fall into place, there can be so many others that follow suit. My clients want to go on a journey, not settle for a quick fix. They have to want to and be willing to make the changes, and maybe be a little uncomfortable along the way as they learn these new habits for life. How do you incorporate your coaching skills into the NSK activities? What skills are most relevant/important/beneficial? There are a few ways that I coach members, but the favorite seems to be my Facebook Live interactive videos. For a designated hour every month, members get to tune into a live streaming video and get some powerful group coaching around their current

successes, stuck points, new actions, and readiness, as well as play with the all-important vision and values. I ask open-ended questions and use reflections. I definitely utilize active listening skills and, of

course, have to practice self-management – I have been working on my food journey personally for many years, but I don’t want my own experience to color my interactions as every member is in a different place on his or her path. I enjoy facilitating the Facebook group discussions and work to keep the vibe positive and encouraging. Members feel safe to be vulnerable and the new awareness shared in there, as well as the support the group steps up to give each other, has been one of the most heartwarming and rewarding parts of this process to watch develop. People need people! And I have really come to love these people. The NSK is definitely a no judgment zone! What has been the most challenging? And what are you most proud of about the NSK? The technology piece has been the most challenging. I have several ideas that I want to implement, but many of them involve figuring out how to make the technology work. For example, I would like to offer members a way to pause or suspend their membership, if they have a baby or go away on vacation for a month, but I am not sure how to do that with the current platform. I am most proud of the fact that I actually created the NSK! It was a pretty big risk – I had no idea if it was going to work and the response has been terrific. Initially, I had 120 people sign up and at one point we had almost 250 members. We currently have 180 members! How can fellow Duke IHC graduates find the NSK? Can they refer their clients to the NSK? Absolutely! The website is https://thenewschoolkitchen.com/ – there is a “Freebies” page where visitors can download some recipes and preview some of the cooking demonstration videos. My Facebook page is my most active social media platform.

If any of my coaching colleagues would like to learn more about the business model, I can be reached at ryanna@thenewschoolkitchen.com or 910-233-2906.

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My dream for the last 20 years has been to lead a group health coaching experience that focuses on like-minded women, the splendor of fall in the Colorado Rockies, wellness goal setting, mindful eating, and connecting with horses both on the ground and in the saddle. That dream led me to Duke Integrative Coaching program as a member of Cohort 7 in 2011. There I was fortunate to meet Dr. Trudi Kissiah, a licensed psychologist who was interested in partnering with me to develop my vision. I knew I would need a skilled behavior science professional to help me develop and facilitate the group coaching components but I would also need her to be available to work with women who came to the retreat needing help with painful burdens from the past. Fast forward seven years later and we are beginning our fourth year at CLazyU ranch in Granby, Colorado, a program that sells out every year. What we have been able to do is provide a niche experience for women of a certain age group with a love for horses and an interest in lifestyle wellness. Understandably, it’s a big job to organize a five-day, four-night wellness adventure retreat. This requires, among other things, finding the optimal venue, a long list of event planning details, social media marketing, ongoing content development, group coaching, website development, blogging, contract negotiations, setting budgets, billing, developing program materials, photography, managing media resources, and last but not least recruiting clients. The first year we started with ten women who were mostly clients of Trudi’s and mine. I live part time at

the ranch and was able to recruit several women from guest rides at the ranch as well as do most of the program planning onsite. The owners of our venue were reluctant to hold cabins for us if we couldn’t fill them, so we started small and filled in around other regular groups that had programs the same week. Finally after successfully running two sold out groups back to back this year, the owner of our venue was ready to expand our bookings. One of the things that I learned about creating a successful program is the importance of getting to know the management and reservation teams at your venue. They’re not mind readers. You have to take the time to educate and inspire them about your program. This is how we are now in position to book up to 30 women next fall as the main event that week. This kind of vision takes relentless attention to detail and customer service. We contact our attendees with travel and packing instructions as well as offer a private 30-minute coaching call about their personal wellness goals and previous riding experience before they attend. This also helps us tweak the program content so we can customize and meet the needs of most of our attendees. (continued on next page)

Further Down the Trail as a Guest Coach for Women in the Rockies Wellness Adventure

By Janet Solie

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Women in the Rockies has evolved into a program that provides afternoon professional group coaching on horses, goal planning, stress management tools, and mindfulness. Mornings are all about horse communication, both on the ground and in the saddle. For the occasional rider, we also offer guided hiking and yoga as well as access to the spa but the majority of the women come to work on personal goals and make a strong connection with a horse. Our afternoon programs end with opportunities for free time to hang by the pool, take a nap, journal, watch the herd jingle out, socialize, and most importantly have fun! Evenings begin with a social hour, followed by a full course dinner in a luxury lodge setting. After dinner, we hang by the fire branding, visiting, and telling stories before returning to our cabins with toasty fireplaces and quiet porches. This year Trudi is stepping away from the program for personal reasons and I am just beginning the process of searching for one to two qualified guest coaches to help me with what will be our best year yet. This is a tremendous opportunity for a professional who has the trifecta of skills that include being a licensed behavior science professional, an experienced, integrative group coach and, most importantly, an

experienced equestrian. We are, first and foremost, a horse-based program and our coaches have to love horses as much as we do and have the skills to manage them safely and compassionately. The duties of guest coaches for our program include developing and presenting course content, leading short meditations, facilitating dyads, offering one on one time to those women who are challenged by the group setting, and helping out on the ground and in the saddle on the trail for women who need some horse instruction. Having photography and media skills to develop slide shows and short videos would be welcomed. Finally, for us, attitude is everything. Being a guest coach in our program is a hands on, pitch in, do it until it’s done role. It’s hard work and I can assure it is worth it. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email me at JanetSolie@me.com with your CV with a sample keynote you have developed around a wellness topic. I can’t stress enough how essential it is to the continued success of Women in the Rockies that I have guest coaches that fit all three aspects the above criteria.

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Clinical Coach Supports Cancer Survivors in Cultivating New Visions of Well-being: An Interview with Denise Spector

By Deirdre Breen

In her chapter entitled, “Maximizing the Health and Wellness of Cancer Survivors through Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors,” published in Radiation Treatment Effects, Dr. Spector outlines the unique challenges of cancer survivors. This population faces:

“…a multitude of physical, as well as psychosocial adverse effects following a cancer diagnosis and treatment, such as fatigue, weight gain, and cardiac dysfunction, to name a few. Additionally, some cancer survivors may be at higher risk for recurrence, secondary cancers and other co-morbidities. As a result of the unique needs of cancer survivors, significant emphasis has been placed on the optimization of the health and well-being of this population through healthy lifestyle behavior change.”

“There is so much we can do for the survivor,” she stated in a recent interview and went on to describe how she helps patients re-imagine and connect to a vision for life after their treatment. “What has the experience of having cancer taught you about what is important?” The combination of health education and Motivational Interviewing (MI) inquiries has lead Dr. Spector’s patients to respond with empowering statements such as, “Well, I suppose I could….” and “Maybe, if I….” She shared the experience of a patient - a young man with testicular cancer - who while they were exploring how he could manage stress recalled how he ‘used’ to enjoy running, and stated that fitness had been important to him. Dr. Spector guided him in identifying smart steps and several months later he called to tell her about the 5K run he had just completed. This outcome exemplifies the power of the coaching process. Asking patients, “What brings you

joy?” repeatedly reveals the courage and power of the human spirit. Written for the oncology clinician who may not yet be aware of the effectiveness of behavior change strategies to

help patients achieve optimal long-term health, Dr. Spector describes an approach called the 5A’s (see below). The 5A’s streamlines a dialogue that reflects elements of MI that can be conducted in 5 minutes and can be incorporated into routine medical visits. When asked what would she like to say directly to Duke IHCPT graduates, she mentioned the opportunity for coaches to partner with cancer survivors who are seeking tools and information to feel empowered. Her article stresses the role of the health provider and coach to lead the way. “Many cancer survivors are seeking this type of information and feel empowered when they are provided with the tools to help enhance their overall health and well-being.” Denise Spector, PhD, MPH, ANP-BC is an Integrative Health Coach and Cancer Survivor Wellness Consultant in Chapel Hill, NC. She also holds a Consulting Associate faculty appointment at Duke University School of Nursing in Durham, NC and is a current fellow in the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine Interdisciplinary Training Program based in San Diego, CA. When the article was written Denise was Clinical Director and Nurse Practitioner for the Cancer Survivorship Program at Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, NC. Denise is available to discuss her work and can be contacted at dspector@nc.rr.com. An example of the 5A’s Approach to Behavior Change for the Clinical Visit: Ask: For example, “On average, how many minutes

per week do you do aerobic exercise?” Advise: If not, advise on the exercise

recommendations. Assess: For example, “Regular exercise is

important, are you willing to begin some form of exercise?”

Assist: Have them set a start date and discuss incremental change – start with 10 minutes of walking a day.

Arrange: Refer them to a local free LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program for cancer survivors.

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Do you have an announcement such as a publication, presentation, or other professional accomplishment that you would like to share with your fellow grads? If so, click here to complete the online form with your information. Announcements will be included in the next issue of the Newsletter.

Congratulations to our many IHCPT Grads who sat for the first national certifying exam! Approximately 150 Duke IHCPT Grads passed the exam and are now National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWC). The listing of all NBC-HWCs will be available on the ICHWC website: NBC-HWC directory.

Christel Autuori (Foundation cohort 14 and Certification cohort 6, residing in Ridgefield, CT) presented "Meditation in a Moment" at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, CT on November 3, 2017. She also presented "Introduction to Meditation" at the Angel Cooperative in Ridgefield, CT on November 18, 2017. Ms. Autuori was featured in an article entitled "Creating Calm" which appeared in the November issue of RDH magazine.

Jane Barg (Foundation cohort 21 and Certification cohort 10, residing in Philadelphia, PA) was recently promoted to faculty member of the CHEF Coaching program, Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. She began two years ago as a participant in the pilot Clinicians CHEF Coaching program and was then asked to stay on as a member of the CHEF Coaching team.

Kathy Honeyman (Foundation cohort 19 and Certification cohort 9, residing in Raleigh, NC) recently coached her first "Asperger's Partner" 8-person group. It was a 10-session, 90-minute, weekly group geared towards assisting partners of Asperger's individuals toward understanding Asperger's and moving forward in their own lives. The most amazing outcome was that this group of women is going to continue meeting on their own. They said the group "changed their lives!"

Janice Horner (Foundation cohort 20 and Certification cohort 9, residing in Raleigh, NC) had the opportunity to participate in the 2017 Health & Wellness Coaches Item Writing Workshop hosted by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) in Philadelphia in October. She also started a new part-time Wellness Coach position with Premise Health on December 11th. It's an exciting time to be a health coach!

Brian Housle (Foundation cohort 31, residing in Durham, NC) shares that he just completed an amazing, transformational week as a Mentor for IHCPT Foundation Course Cohort 35! Linda and Andrea led this talented, compassionate group. He feels fortunate to have joined eight other mentors in working with them, learning from them, and being a part of their growth. It will be a joy to watch their futures, and he knows they will be as big a part of his Coaching future as Cohort 31!

Tammy Kellebrew (Foundation cohort 19 and Certification cohort 9, residing in Dumas, AR) was chosen to speak in the PharmTalk series at the American Pharmacists Association's National Meeting in Nashville, TN in March 2018. The topic, “Carpool Collaboration: Using an Interprofessional Team to Empower Patients in a Rural Diabetes Program,” is currently the only rural diabetes program in Arkansas to include mindfulness practice and health coaching in patient education.

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Rev. Kimberli Lile (Foundation cohort 18, residing in Port Washington, NY) will be starting a new position as Chaplain/Manager of Spiritual Care at St. Mary's Hospital for Children in Bayside, Queens, NY. If you want to learn about the organization, visit the St. Mary’s Kids website.

Jeannie Miles (Foundation cohort 18 and Certification cohort 9, residing in Chicago, IL) served as an Item Writer for the next national exam during the Health & Wellness Coaches Item Writing Workshop, National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), International Consortium for Health & Wellness Coaching (ICHWC), Philadelphia, PA.

Amanda Richardson (Foundation cohort 25 and Certification cohort 12, residing in Cary, NC) recently opened an aerial and fitness studio called Bonsai Studios focused on empowering students to be their best. Their mission is to create a community of supportive individuals helping each other achieve athletic and personal goals. Beyond fitness, they also offer wellness events and partner with coaches to support a broad-based approach to health.

Michelle Reugebrink (Foundation cohort 14 and Certification cohort 6, residing in Calpine, CA) recently became a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. She feels that her mindfulness practices support her coaching. She is now listed in the MBSR Certified Teacher Registry.

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Resiliency Resources from Duke Integrative Medicine

Announcements and Upcoming Events from Duke Integrative Medicine

Graduate Announcements Check out the previous page to view updates from your fellow IHCPT grads including recent publications, presentations, and other professional accomplishments. If you have an announcement that you would like to be included in the next issue of the newsletter, please click here to complete the online form. Several of Duke IM’s upcoming programs are highlighted below. To view all of our public and professional programs that are currently registering, please visit the Public & Professional Programs Currently Registering webpage. IHCPT Certification Course January-May 2018 (Now Registering – Early Registration Deadline is January 5, 2018) Visit our website to learn more and register for this course! Take your coaching to the next level by continuing your training with one of the nation’s finest health care institutions and a leader in integrative medicine. This course provides the opportunity for coaches to enhance their proficiency through mentored feedback, online learning modules, and video demonstrations. Course completion includes a written and oral examination to demonstrate mastery of Integrative Health Coaching skills, process, and partnership. Required course components include: 3 Mentor Sessions: Individual sessions with personalized feedback on audio

recordings of professional coaching 5 Web Based Trainings (WBTs): Online, self-paced modules which guide learners

through the course content 8 Demonstration Videos: Illustrations of the use of Integrative Health Coaching

skills, process, and partnership Healthy Living Curriculum: Designed to provide coaches with a well-rounded

review of healthy living to enhance their knowledge base for coaching Successful completion of both an oral and a written examination MBSR Distance Learning January 2018 (Now Registering – Early Registration Deadline is January 4, 2018) Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a method of using meditation and yoga to cultivate awareness and reduce stress. It is based on the ancient practice of mindfulness, which is about waking up, being fully alive, and being present for the richness of each moment of our lives. Within this awakening, we gain access to our deepest inner resources for living, healing, and coping with stress. This offering is designed to deliver the same teachings and opportunities as the on-site program for those who are unable to visit our facility due to scheduling difficulties, distance, or physical limitations. More information is available on the program website. Social Media Presence and Marketing for Coaches February-March 2018 (Now Registering – Early Registration Deadline is February 2, 2018) Do you want to learn how to establish an engaging social media presence for your coaching business? Join us for this 6 session webinar series where you will learn about tactics and strategies for managing a social media presence. Through examples and best practices, you will learn about strategies for managing a social media presence including selecting channels, voice/tone, and approach as part of an integrated marketing plan for your health coaching services. During the course, you will develop an individualized social media strategy and gain an improved understanding of the available tools and online applications. More information is available on the program website.

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Integrative Reflexology® March 15-17, 2018 (Now Registering – Early Registration Deadline is February 23, 2018) Integrative Reflexology® is a foot and hand reflexology training – a mix of massage and bodywork therapies. Clients who receive reflexology work report better sleep, less pain, calmer digestion, and decreased anxiety. This unique application is easy and fun to do, without injury from over use of the thumbs. You will learn the basic techniques of foot and hand reflexology through the 4-Theory Approach. The four theories include Structural Alignment Theory, Zone Theory, Meridian Theory, and Psychoneuroimmunology Theory. The whole-hand technique that is taught makes it gentle to give and receive this work. Participants who successfully complete this program will earn 24 CEs for massage therapists. More information is available on the program website. Reiki: Level One and Level Two Reiki 1: March 24, 2018 (Now Registering – Early Registration Deadline is March 7, 2018) Reiki 2: May 11-12, 2018 (Now Registering – Early Registration Deadline is April 24, 2018) Reiki, a form of energy healing, is an ancient practice that is used to reduce stress, improve health and quality of life, and support physical and emotional healing. Research suggests that using Reiki as a complementary therapy activates the parasympathetic nervous system to heal body and mind via the relaxation response. Reiki is accessible to everyone and is easy to learn. Practitioners use specific hand positions, held for a few minutes on or near the client’s clothed body. After receiving the Reiki 1 certificate, participants will be able to perform self-treatments and provide treatments for others. Upon completion of Reiki 2, for which Reiki 1 is a prerequisite, participants will be able to begin practicing professionally. Participants who successfully complete Reiki 1 and Reiki 2 will earn 5 CEs and 11 CEs, respectively, for massage therapists. More information is available on the program website. Thank you for Referring Others to IHCPT! Many of the people who take the IHCPT Foundation Course first hear about our program from our IHCPT Graduates. Thank you for continuing to spread the word about integrative health coaching and the IHCPT Program! If you are considering referring others to the IHCPT Foundation Course, please direct them to our website where they can learn more information, register for a free informational webinar, and complete the online application form. We are currently accepting applications for the February 2018 and April 2018 Foundation Courses. Foundation Course information is available on our website.

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