The Neuroscience of Coaching By Laurie Ellington Whether clients want to quit smoking, develop healthier eating patterns, lose weight, or get more organized, they are looking for support for behavior change. Helping people change habitual behavior lies at the heart of health and wellness coaching. Neuroscience and Neuroplasticity Neuroscience is the science of the brain and behavior. From the perspective of neuroscience, habits are…
Faced with worsening mental health and rising rates of loneliness, global communities are searching for ways to promote our well-being. This June, join the GWI Research team as we discuss how mental wellness policy can promote resilience and support community connections. We will explore the link between mental wellness and mental health and introduce the Research Team’s latest toolkit on Mental Wellness Policy. June 26,…
Respiratory Wellness Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Growing Climate Change Impacts Respiratory Health The effects of climate change, including extreme weather events, wildfires and shifting pollen seasons, exacerbate respiratory conditions such as asthma and allergies. Respiratory health risks are intensifying as temperatures rise and weather patterns become more unpredictable. Sources: https://err.ersjournals.com/content/23/132/161 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23964626/ TREND 2: More Governmental Commitment to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) This trend is…
Mental Wellness Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Climate Mental Health ‘Climate mental health’ is now a term and has been given recognition and prominence by the prestigious science journal group Nature, which dedicated a special issue of “Nature Mental Health” in March 2024 to this topic. They state: “Climate mental health unifies multidisciplinary approaches, including climate science, psychiatry, and psychology, to inform and shape public policy…
Wellness Architecture & Design Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Defining Purpose at the Forefront of Any Project Identifying, communicating, and ensuring a project’s purpose is achieved is essential for the success of any project. Identifying Project Purpose at the onset of any development process aids in ensuring a project’s concept is distinctive, and meaningful for its intended occupants, and succeeds in achieving the intended objectives…
Wellness Tourism Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Wellness holidays with kids – it’s all about child enrichment Families are increasingly valuing travel experiences that support their child’s wellbeing via education, personal development, and worldview expansion. This trend goes beyond traditional family vacations aimed solely at entertainment, focusing instead on immersive experiences that offer both fun and learning moments. Programs include creative and hands-on workshops that focus…
