Brain Health Coaching Insights
Dr. Trish Leigh & Co. in the field of brain health focus on supporting clients to strengthen memory, think clearer, manage stress and anxiety, and optimize their cognitive function. They work with individuals experiencing burnout or seeking strategies for stress management, athletes looking to improve their mental performance and athletic performance, and those who are concerned about the risk of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.
A growing body of evidence supports the effectiveness of certain lifestyle behaviors to reduce the risk of dementia and cognitive decline. However, it is challenging to implement consensus-based behavior change recommendations in the context of routine clinical care. The BHC pilot study addressed this by examining whether a health coach (who used motivational interviewing techniques during weekly phone calls and in-person visits) could improve outcomes on a six-month basis when compared to standard clinical care.
The results demonstrated that health coaching significantly improved the rate of brain healthy behavior change in comparison to standard care. This is a powerful finding that suggests health coaches play an important role in fostering and sustaining brain healthy behavior change.
The Spencer Institute offers a Brain Health Coaching certification, perfect for wellness professionals who want to incorporate neuroscience-backed coaching strategies into their practice. The program provides frameworks for goal setting and client engagement, enabling coaches to deliver value-driven outcomes in the field of brain health. The science behind the curriculum provides credibility and builds trust with clients. This program is also ideal for practitioners looking to specialize in areas such as stress resilience, cognitive training or executive performance.
Dr. Trish Leigh & Co.
6110 Falconbridge Rd STE 101, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
919-301-9968
