
Training Description
G|R|O|W IN HEALTH is an evidence-based Nutrition Counseling Training Program. Over the course of 12 intensive hours the lectures and interactive group discussions will help you to learn more about foundational wellbeing and behavioral theories; help you to discover and improve your own self-awareness; provide you feedback so that you can grow in your own practical skills and give you a supportive network to help you continue to develop into an inspiring counselor that helps facilitate healthy changes in others.
Attendees will learn by exploring, practicing, and reflecting on the following:
The G|R|O|W in Health Program Counseling principles
Learning how to apply Positive Psychology, the science of Mental Wellbeing, to nutrition counseling.
Developing a deeper understanding of the Science of Behavior Change and Motivation
Learning to support a Growth Mindset and help your clients build Resiliency Skills
Learning the steps to an effective solution-focused Counseling Session.
Developing a strength-based interviewing skills that will help to promote long-term change.
Developing a systems-based approach to goal setting.
Developing greater awareness of non-verbal body language and how to spot when a client needs different support.
The Training component of this Program will be facilitated Virtually through 2021.
TRAINING DETAILS
Welcome & Induction
13 August, 11am – 1pm EST (Virtual)
G|R|O|W in Health Training:
20 & 21 August, 11am – 3pm EST (Virtual)
Integration & Wrap Up:
27 August, 11am –1pm EST (Virtual)
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Sara Soyeju, RD, MAPP is a professor of Nutrition Counseling - Theory and Practice at New York University (NYU) and specializes in applying Positive Psychology, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Resilience to dietary and health counseling practices. She is a seasoned instructor who draws on her extensive experience counseling patients as a research and community dietitian in communities throughout the nation. She aims to create a unique learning environment that is truly memorable.