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Cohort Learning Series Session 1: Coaching Foundations

Presented by Hélène Thériault

Description

Announcing the new Medbridge Cohort Learning Series:

Coaching Foundations in Healthcare Practice with instructor Hélène Thériault, BScOT, MAdEd, MCC

This 3-month cohort-based program runs from March through May 2026 and is designed to help rehabilitation professionals build and apply foundational coaching skills with confidence. The program involves completing 8 on-demand courses and 3 live mentorship webinar sessions with instructor Hélène Thériault. See the syllabus below for details.

Live Mentorship Webinar Dates

- Session 1 — Coaching Foundations

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 6–7 pm ET

- Session 2 — Client-Centered Exploration & Action

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 6–7 pm ET

- Session 3 — Precision Coaching and Real-World Application

Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6–7 pm ET

By registering for the first live session on March 31, you are enrolling in the entire 3-month program and will automatically be registered for all webinar sessions. Registration for the program closes March 24, 2026.

Who is this for?

- PTs, OTs, SLPs, and ATs looking to deepen coaching skills in healthcare

- Learners completing or interested in completing the Dive Into a Coach Approach® courses

- Professionals shifting from advice-giving to client-led care

- Those aiming to reduce burnout, improve motivation, and strengthen patient interactions

- Practitioners who value reflection, discussion, and hands-on application

How does it work?

Ahead of each live session, you’ll complete 2–3 on-demand courses. Each live webinar then builds on that content, offering deeper discussion, practical application, and guided mentorship based on pre-submitted questions. See syllabus for details. You’ll earn accredited live CE credit for every live session you attend. All on-demand courses are also accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), allowing you to earn ICF coaching credentialing credits.

After registering, you’ll receive reminder emails with:

- Which courses to complete before each session

- Access links for the live webinars

- Opportunities to submit questions and cases in advance, ensuring each session is tailored to your learning needs

Why the Cohort Learning Series: Coaching Foundations in Healthcare Practice?

We believe great learning happens in layers. After establishing core skills, many rehabilitation professionals want more—deeper conversations, real-world application, and space to explore complex coaching concepts with mentors and peers.

This Cohort Learning Series offers a guided learning experience that supports skill development over time. You’ll move through the curriculum with structure and accountability, receive timely mentorship, and engage in interactive Q&A with peers to clarify concepts and apply learning.

What are the details for Session 1: Coaching Foundations?

In Session 1, Hélène will address frequently asked questions, clarify challenging concepts, and explore participant-submitted cases. The focus is on foundational coaching skills that support patient engagement and behavior change across healthcare settings.

You’ll also have opportunities to interact with peers through live chat and receive support from your cohort. This session strengthens your communication foundation and prepares you for the more advanced coaching skills explored in Sessions 2 and 3.

Instructor

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Hélène Thériault, BScOT, MAdEd, MCC

Hélène brings more than two decades of experience in the medical field to her role as a master certified coach (MCC). Witnessing the toll of burnout firsthand, she discovered the power of the Coach Approach in her practice, benefiting both her patients’ recovery and her own well-being. Drawing on her expertise in…

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify situations in which a Coach Approach may enhance patient engagement across various rehabilitation settings.
  • Differentiate between formal and informal uses of the Coach Approach through discussion of real participant cases.
  • Outline the key elements of the Dive Into a Coach Approach® Framework as applied to common clinical scenarios.
  • Recognize how foundational coaching competencies, listening skills, and mindset strategies influence patient clarity and therapeutic rapport.
  • Select appropriate contracting questions to introduce the coaching process and support patient understanding.
  • Compare the relevance of different coaching styles to specific patient types or practice contexts discussed during the session.

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

6:00pm–6:15pm
Revisit Course Material
6:15pm–7:00pm
Q&A With Audience
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Details

  • March 31, 2026
  • 6:00pm-7:00pm EDT
    • PTs/PTAs, Introductory
    • OTs/OTAs, Introductory
    • ATs, Essential
    • SLPs, Introductory
  • Register soon to secure your spot!

* Available March 31

Disclaimer

Helene Theriault, instructor for this educational event, receives compensation from Medbridge for this course. No one with the ability to control content has relevant relationship(s) to disclose.

Accreditation

Requirements

To receive CEU credit all disciplines must attend the webinar for the full duration, complete the quiz with a minimum score of 70%, and complete the participant survey.

"Live" CEUs

Even if this webinar is accredited for your discipline and location, it may not count as a “Live” CEU. of governing bodies that count our accredited webinars as “Live” CEUs.

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