Living with chronic illness reshapes every part of life — and coaches who understand that journey can make a profound difference. The Coaching for Chronic Illness Essentials Program™ is a 7-week foundational training that introduces you to the unique skills and perspectives needed to coach clients navigating chronic illness.
Through practical frameworks, guided exercises, and real-world examples, you will learn how to foster resilience, honor the lived experience of your clients, and create coaching partnerships that are both supportive and empowering.
Inaugural Cohort Now Open!
Space is Limited | Application required
What Is Included
Who Is This Program For
This program is also appropriate for:
- Coaches seeking to specialize in chronic illness coaching
- Coaches who want to broaden their coaching awareness to better serve clients with complex health realities
- New and beginner coaches building a strong foundation
- Intermediate and seasoned coaches seeking a deeper review of the ICF Core Competencies
- Coaches preparing for credentialing or looking for an in-depth competency refresher
- Individuals interested in learning more about the coaching field
- Individuals living with chronic illness who want structured tools, language, and frameworks for navigating life, identity, and capacity
- Caregivers who want to support others more effectively while maintaining healthy boundaries
- Health and wellness coaches expanding their skill set
- Medical, allied health, and support professionals who want a coaching-informed approach to client support
13 CCEs with ICF
The Coaching for Chronic Illness Essentials Program™ is designed in alignment with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Code of Ethics and Core Competencies and has been accredited to provide the following ICF Continuing Coach Education (CCE) hours:
7 hours Core Competencies
6 hours Resource Development
Participants will be eligible for CCE hours upon successful completion of the program.
What You Will Learn
- How chronic illness impacts clients physically, emotionally, socially, and psychologically
- How to coach through flare-ups, setbacks, and unpredictable capacity
- How to maintain ethical boundaries while remaining deeply supportive
- How to use language that validates without rescuing or fixing
- How to coach identity change, grief, and life redesign
Cohort 1 Schedule
Investment
Founding cohort rate: $997
Coaching for Chronic Illness Essentials Program™ Testimonials
“Valerie’s teaching was impactful and clear, and her delivery made the learning experience truly meaningful. The Coaching for Chronic Illness Essentials Program helped me become a more present, supportive, and accountable leader.” — S. Walker
“I would highly recommend the Coaching for Chronic Illness Essentials Program. If you have a desire to better serve clients who have chronic illness or if you are a coach with chronic illness this is a great course to increase your knowledge and toolbox of support. The course is practical and materials are supportive to the learning and retention of it.” — F. Hall
“This Coaching for Chronic Illness Essentials Program helped me gain a deeper understanding of chronic illness, coaching ethics, and client-centered support, while also clarifying my own goals and next steps. I highly recommend this program to anyone interested in learning more about coaching, navigating chronic illness personally, or supporting others with compassion and skill.” — K. Green