Tuesdays, August 4 – September 8, 2026 | 3 – 4:30 p.m. CT | Virtual via Zoom, Registration Fee: $399, 9 CE Credits through NBHWC
Tuesdays, August 4 – September 8, 2026 | 3 – 4:30 p.m. CT | Virtual via Zoom
What is this program about?
Coaches, expand your reach and impact through group coaching. By leveraging both individual and group coaching competencies, you can build confidence, knowledge, and skills to effectively launch a group practice.
This mode of coaching is an economical and accessible way for clients to reap the benefits of the coaching approach – while being supported by a community of individuals seeking optimal wellness.
The group process will be framed through the lens of positive psychology using a strength-based client-centered approach.
Observe modeling of group practices during each of the classes to experience firsthand what group facilitation looks and feels like from a client’s perspective, while leveraging the latest technology to create dynamic and highly participatory group sessions.
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate how to adjust the coaching approach to a group setting and process while simultaneously applying evidence-based competencies for coaching individuals.
- Describe the parts of a group framework including key ingredients for pre-screening, facilitating each session, and opening and closing the group container.
- Identify an array of tools and technologies aimed to increase participant engagement and enhance the group coaching process.
Registration Fee | $399 Per Person
This course has been NBHWC Approved for 9 CEUs
Course #CEA-000567-1
Who Are Your Instructors?
Wendy McLaughlin, MCHES, NBC-HWC
Wendy McLaughlin joined the UWSP Health Coach Training Program (HCTP) in January 2024 as a Lab Instructor mentoring students during live coaching demonstrations. In her expanding role, she continues to mentor students in the HCTP track as well as teach health coaching courses.
Prior to joining the UWSP team, Wendy worked for four years as a Mentor Coach Evaluator in a National Board-approved training program. She mentored students, evaluated skill demonstrations/PSAs, facilitated group supervisory sessions, taught National Board-approved continuing education courses, and National Board-prep sessions. She currently works for Columbia University as a Wellbeing & Coaching Specialist within Alice! Health Promotion.
Wendy has a Master of Science in Health Education and is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES). She’s spent the past three decades working in the field of health and wellness – including sixteen years as a coach for an international HR company focusing on total well-being.
continuing education terms and conditions
The Continuing Education and Outreach office reserves the right to cancel a program due to low enrollment, instructor illness, or other unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, participants will receive a full refund.
Please provide an active email address that you regularly check when registering, so we can contact you if a program is cancelled or rescheduled.
To cancel your registration, please email ibhwt@uwsp.edu
Live Programs: Refunds will be granted if the Continuing Education and Outreach office is notified at least seven (7) days prior to the start of the program. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than seven (7) days before the programs start date.
Self-Paced Programs: Refunds will be granted if the Continuing Education and Outreach office is notified within five (5) days of purchase, provided the program materials have not been accessed.
Registration is complete only after full payment has been received. Program fees must be paid prior to the start of the event unless otherwise noted.
Participants are responsible for ensuring their computer and internet connection meet the minimum requirements to participate in virtual programs via Zoom. For the best experience, we recommend using the Chrome or Firefox web browser. Click here to download Zoom Client for Meetings.
The Continuing Education and Outreach office is not responsible for participant technology issues, including but not limited to inadequate internet bandwidth, connectivity problems, or equipment malfunctions.
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request if made at least two (2) weeks in advance. To request accommodations, please contact Continuing Education Customer Service at 715-346-3838 or ibhwt@uwsp.edu.