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DO YOU WANT TO ADD YOUR SUCCESS STORY?
SMILE HEALTHY TO YOUR DIABETES PROJECT
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An individual with a diabetes history of 10 years (Denmark):
“I am now more physically active (going swimming, walking) and drinking more water and less alcohol. I changed and adopted these new habits because I have recognised that I want to do better during the coaching sessions. I changed the wrong behaviour and replaced it with the healthy one.”
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An individual with a diabetes history of 14 years (Turkey):
“My self-esteem has increased by the coaching sessions. I felt and recognised that I was worthy as a person during these sessions. All the negative thoughts about living with diabetes were erased by these sessions.”
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An individual with a with a diabetes history of 12 years (Denmark):
“My lifestyle and social life have changed; I started a new life. I found new ideas and rebuilt my life’
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An individual with a diabetes history of 2 years (Turkey):
“I learned everything about oral health and diabetes management by coaching sessions. My psychology is much better. My life has completely changed in a positive direction. Before the coaching sessions, my life was a misery and hopeless»
(Cinar & Schou, 2014.Health coaching increases self-esteem and healthy smiles. Diabetes Voice. 2014. Volume 59 | Special Issue)
PEP-SCOT: PEOPLE in PRISON-HEALTH COACHING FOR SCOTLAND
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“I have learned to have empathy for people and enjoy helping people. The knowledge and understanding/tolerance I gained through training have grown me as a person.”P1
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“I am most proud of helping people to achieve their goals and knowing that I have been part of achieving this.
I feel most empowered when I notice change clients are making” P2
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“I feel most empowered when I realise that I can help people to change. The biggest change about me is that I want to help people achieve their goals.”P3
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“I think this training gave for myself more to be believed by others….My goal is to be more hopeful and self-control. I think it is good to help others to change lifestyle and behaviour” P4
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“ I stopped smoking because I COACHED MYSELF & I wouldn’t be able to do that if I hadn’t. I can COACH PEOPLE .”P5
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“I think more about what is important in my life rather than things don’t matter. I would like to develop coaching into a business to help others with a healthier life.”
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