National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching
What parents should know
National board certification for health and wellness coaching. Validates competency in behavior change, motivational interviewing, and holistic wellness support.
Coaching is not therapy
Parenting coaching focuses on goal-setting, skill-building, and moving forward. It is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment. Coaches with therapy licenses may offer coaching services separately from their clinical practice.
Requirements
Approved training program, 50+ coaching sessions, board exam
Also known as
National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) is a credential of National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching. The Parenting Passport is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching. Information on this page is sourced from publicly available materials.
At a glance
- Issued by
- National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching
- Region
- United States
- Regulation
- Not government-regulated
- Requirements
- Approved training program, 50+ coaching sessions, board exam
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