Coaching certificationUnited States

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

NBC-HWCHealth CoachWellness Coach

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
Official website

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