“I Need Participants”…Where do I Begin? Where Do I Go?
So many great questions coming in from our social media pages…Facebook and LinkedIn and through our DPP Chat Sessions! A topic that frequently comes up….whether you are beginning a workplace/corporate DPP or a coach seeking to start a class through a community center, clinic, or even virtually–How can I find participants? Take a moment to review the […]
A Quick Review: “Keep Them Coming Back…”, the Latest CDC-NDPP Webinar
So great to see so many DPP Coaches and Coordinators attend the June 23rd, 2020 NDPP Webinar, “Keep Them Coming Back: Resources for Coaches to Enroll and Retain Participants in Lifestyle Change Programs”! As your State of Wellness Community Manager, I am happy to share some of the key “take aways”! What was this webinar […]
Newly Organized…Your NDPP/MDPP Resources….Check us Out!
Maybe it’s the “season” of cleaning closets and simplifying our own lives! That feeling we get when things are organized and easier to find. As the NDPP continues to share resources, our own State of Wellness Resource page was beginning to “burst at the seams”! Now, newly organized, many of the resources have been consolidated […]
We Hear You!! More Resources to Support Your DPP!
With our fingers on the pulse of what is important to you, we are hearing from so many coaches who are sharing their experiences and have questions about virtual programming best practices. And as we know, the virtual DPP is booming during the COVID pandemic; and many are realizing the value in using […]
NDPP Library of Webinars!
As DPP Coaches and Coordinators, we also find ourselves wearing many other hats….RDE, RD, nurse, pharmacist, health coach, educator, to name just a few. And many of our wonderful coaches may not be a health care provider, but a layperson working outside the home, managing home and family. Yes. Life as a coach can be […]
NDPP/MDPP–Resources Continue to Grow!
As we know, COVID-19 continues to impact so many, including the NDPP/MDPP. If you have been following the past several State of Wellness posts, we have shared the latest guidance from the CDC and CMS, relating to providing the NDPP and MDPP while maintaining safety of both staff and participants. Some of the key messages […]
Am I a “Coach” or an “Expert” in my DPP?
There’s no such thing as the perfect coach. Whether you’ve been coaching for ten years or new to the field, we’re never done learning. A wonderful learning opportunity can follow each DPP class–a time to explore and self reflect–taking a few minutes to “check in” on the session and coaching skills you used. Were most […]
NDPP Catalog of DPRP Webinars–At Your Fingertips!
As NDPP Program Coordinators and Lifestyle Coaches, it is normal and expected that you will have questions no matter what level of experience you have. Maybe you are getting ready to launch an online program…or are preparing to begin your very first in-person class…or have questions related to data submission and the DPRP evaluation report. […]
Addressing Physical Activity in the DPP–Documentation and Motivation!
Great questions continue to come in! Recently, Nancy and Erica were wondering about participant tracking and coach collection of Physical Activity data. So let’s start looking into this! When your DPP starts bi-weekly/monthly sessions, Nancy and her colleagues wonder what are the requirements of documenting physical activity? According to the 2018 DPRP Standards, “A yearlong […]
Hiring and Pay Scale Practices in the DPP!
As we build staff, hiring Lifestyle Coaches for our Diabetes Prevention Programs, we realize creating a team of talented, engaging, reliable coaches is one of the building blocks of a sustainable and successful DPP! So where can we start when we are considering hiring coaches? First, the 2018 DPRP Standards, “Appendix C. Guidelines for Staff […]