New ICF Accredited Elective – Positive Psychology Coaching Course

Rooted in evidence-based practices, this course introduces learners to the key theories, tools, and models of Positive Psychology and how to integrate them into effective, ethical coaching conversations.

Syllabus

Program Format – Next Intake 1 October 2025 at 6pm QLD

  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Webinar Length: 1 hour per week
  • Delivery Mode: Online

Course Modules Week 1: Foundations of Positive Psychology Coaching

  • Origins and key contributors to Positive Psychology
  • Differences between therapy, traditional coaching, and Positive Psychology Coaching
  • Introduction to the “Flourishing Lens” in client work
  • Coaching Tool: The Wellbeing Wheel

Week 2: Strengths-Based Coaching

  • VIA Character Strengths and their role in client flourishing
  • Identifying and using strengths in coaching sessions
  • Coaching Practice: Strengths-spotting and application
  • Coaching Tool: VIA-Based Strengths Reflection

Week 3: Coaching with Wellbeing Models

  • PERMA, Ryff’s Psychological Wellbeing, and Self-Determination Theory (SDT)
  • Using models to frame client challenges and aspirations
  • Coaching Practice: PERMA-based coaching questions
  • Coaching Tool: Wellbeing Map

Week 4: Values, Meaning & Motivation

  • Clarifying values and meaning with clients
  • Differentiating goals from values
  • Coaching Practice: Values elicitation techniques
  • Coaching Tool: Values Map & Inquiry Prompts

Week 5: Emotions and Resilience

  • Positive emotions and emotional resilience in coaching
  • Coaching for emotional awareness and state-shifting
  • Coaching Practice: Reframing and resilience conversations
  • Coaching Tool: Emotions Tracker + Positive Coping Plan

Week 6: Mindfulness and Self-Awareness

  • Mindfulness as a foundation for coaching presence and client insight
  • Coaching Practice: Grounding exercises and presence-based inquiry
  • Coaching Tool: Mindful Check-In Script

Week 7: Coaching for Growth and Goals

  • Goal-setting frameworks (GROW, SMART, BEST)
  • Aligning goals with personal meaning and motivation
  • Coaching Practice: Mini GROW coaching session
  • Coaching Tool: Goal Clarity Planner

Week 8: Hope, Optimism, and Future Visioning

  • Best Possible Self and Hope Theory in coaching
  • Supporting clients to imagine and move toward positive futures
  • Coaching Practice: Visioning and optimism techniques
  • Coaching Tool: Future Self Letter Template

Week 9: Relationships and Positive Communication

  • Coaching around relationships, gratitude, and social wellbeing
  • Techniques to build empathy and strengthen connections
  • Coaching Practice: Communication coaching and deep listening
  • Coaching Tool: Gratitude Letter + Relationship Map

Week 10: Integration and Coaching Practice

  • Ethical use of Positive Psychology tools in coaching
  • Coaching identity and practice planning
  • Mini coaching demo, feedback, and reflection
  • Coaching Tool: Flourishing Session Planner

 

Course Outcome

Course Overview

The Positive Psychology Coaching Course is a 10-week, online program designed for adults training to become professional coaches with a focus in Positive Psychology. Rooted in evidence-based practices, this course introduces learners to the key theories, tools, and models of Positive Psychology and how to integrate them into effective, ethical coaching conversations.

Participants will engage in live demonstrations, peer practice, and structured coaching conversations with a strong focus on client-centered growth and practical application.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the foundational principles of Positive Psychology and its relevance to coaching
  • Apply models such as PERMA, VIA Strengths and real coaching conversations
  • Facilitate client awareness around wellbeing, strengths, values, goals, and resilience
  • Practice key coaching skills including powerful questioning, active listening, reframing, and goal alignment
  • Integrate Positive Psychology tools into their own coaching approach with confidence and flexibility

Link to view:  Positive Psychology Coaching | Life Coaching Academy

Enroll for the Diploma of Coaching ICF LVL 2 and add Positive Psychology as your elective!

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