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Course Approval Number: CEA-000532-1 / CE Value: 11

Sugar Detox & Addiction Coach (SDAC) Certification

Grow Your Health Practice, Social Influence, Client Impact & Steady Stream Income...In Just 7 WEEKS!

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Sugar Detox & Addiction Coach (SDAC) Certification

Want to help others achieve a lifestyle shift to Sugar Freedom? 
Becoming a Certified Sugar Detox & Addiction Coach will:

Grow Your Health Practice, Social Influence, Client Impact + Steady Stream Income.
Cut to the core of why clients struggle with sugar.
Become a behavior change expert. 
​Inspire lasting health and vitality.
​Make a living doing what you love.

Course Overview

The Sugar Detox and Addiction Coach (SDAC) Certification Program involves a detailed structure that encompasses understanding sugar addiction, nutritional education, coaching methodologies, and practical application. 

This program prepares coaches to effectively facilitate both one-on-one and group meetings, guiding clients through all phases of withdrawal from sugar to adjusting to a long-term, no sugar lifestyle. It also offers education in the requirements and recommendations for building and sustaining a profitable and helpful coaching business.
Sugar Detox & Addiction Coach. Course Overview
Sugar Detox & Addiction Coach. Program Format and Timeline

Program Format

Online Video Sessions & Additional Meetings: 
Each session runs 1.5 hrs. These meetings offer the additional option of attending our ongoing 30 Day Challenge Group meetings (as a silent learner). Participants may also attend the optional weekly Q & A sessions (see the calendar for details).

Modules:
Participants have a total of 6 modules (10.5 hrs.) along with optional self-study questions, homework tasks and suggested reading/ video talks (approx. 20 hrs.).

Mentor Sessions & Final Exam:
Participants have 2 required mentor sessions (one practical and one assessed) and a final exam. Both require a passing score to complete the program. 

Timeline

Self-Study: 1.5 hours per module session.

Suggested format: 1 module session per week + 1.5 - 3 hrs. weekly follow-up work, quizzes, and suggested readings

Time to Complete: 2 - 4 months (must be completed in one year from start date).
Course Approval Number: CEA-000532-1 / CE Value: 11

Who is this course for... and not

This is for you if ... Your primary motivation is to pay it forward ... To help others find freedom and serve others at the highest level.
You have a deep belief and shifted mindset that sugar is not necessary in your life. In fact, sugar has an irrelevant place in your life.
NOT for you IF:
You're doing this to feel important.
You're doing this simply to make money.
You don't want to follow a proven process.

Foundations of Becoming A Certified Sugar Detox & Addiction Coach (SDAC)

We start with YOU ... who you are, who you are not, and who you are in your new role as certified Sugar Detox & Addiction Coach.

Using the powerhouse of real-time practice and feedback loops with your course peers + Mentor Coaches, you'll learn by doing EVERY week!

By the end of the training you'll be able to...

  • Design personalized, client-centered coaching strategies that align with individual goals for a healthier, sugar-reduced or sugar-free lifestyle.
  • Adapt coaching strategies for diverse mental, physical, and social challenges that may influence client outcomes.
  • Articulate the critical role of nutrition, exercise, and healthy habits in promoting overall well-being.
  • Confidently run intake sessions that establish clear roles and expectations while fostering trust and rapport with clients.
  • Support clients in creating and maintaining accountability plans that reflect their personal health priorities and values.
  • Provide resources and tools for stress reduction, mindfulness practices, and self-care techniques tailored to client needs.
  • Demonstrate professionalism by adhering to industry best practices, including ethical standards and legal requirements.
  • Equip yourself with the tools to facilitate both individual and group coaching sessions effectively.
  • Communicate the importance of integrating health and lifestyle changes with professional medical guidance.
  • Develop SMART goals collaboratively with clients to ensure measurable, achievable, and impactful health transformations.
  • Empower clients to take ownership of their health journey through autonomy-focused coaching methods.
  • Offer actionable insights into the business aspects of coaching, including regulatory considerations that vary by location.
  • Utilize active listening and effective questioning techniques to inspire and motivate clients toward sustained progress.
  • Promote lifelong learning and healthy practices that align with your clients' evolving needs and challenges.
  • Protect client privacy through clear communication and adherence to confidentiality protocols.
  • Educate clients on the detrimental effects of high-sugar and ultra-processed diets on mental and physical health while sharing actionable strategies for healthier living.
  • Maintain ethical, legal, and culturally responsive practices to build trustworthy and professional coaching relationships.
  • Celebrate client successes while helping them reassess and refine their goals for continued growth.

Real People. Real Results

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Meet Your Instructors

Mike Collins, The Original “Sugar-Free Man,” Founder of SugarAddiction.com, Past Board Chairman of The Food Addiction Institute, and Founder of the Quit Sugar Summit.


His book “The Last Resort Sugar Detox”  has been read by hundreds of thousands of people and his online 30-Day No Sugar Challenge has been successfully completed by thousands.

Mike Collins

Rose Ortiz

Rose Ortiz is a: Board Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (BCFDNP), certificated in Plant Based Nutrition (T Colin Campbell), 25+ Teacher, Certified Massage Therapist, Recipe Creator & Chef, Children's Book Author, Pickleball Player, Kayaker, Hiker, and Paddle Boarder, Avid Gardener, and 11 YEARS Recovered Sugar Addict!

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Coach - Client Meetings

Session 1: INTAKE COACHING MEETING
     •Establish Rapport
     •Share Experience/ Credentials
     •Coaching Process & Parameters
     •Client Expectations & Outcomes
     •Health/ Lifestyle/ Shared Information
     •Coach/ Client Agreement
     •Meeting Scheduling & Next Steps

Session 2: INTAKE COACHING MEETING
     •Health & Wellbeing Status
     •Check-in/ Action Steps/ Goals
     •Client Self-Talk/ Accountability
     •Celebrations/ Goals Met
     •Self-Efficacy Theory
     •Reassessment/ Readjustment
     •Feedback/ Review

Module 2: Foundations of Health

UNDERSTANDING CHRONIC DISEASES & RECOMMENDATIONS
     •Hypertension/ Prehypertension - High Blood Pressure
     •Diabetes/ Pre-diabetes, Fasting Glucose, Hemoglobin A1c
     •Overweight, Obesity, BMI, Waist Circumference
     •Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Disease, Stroke, LDL/HDL
     •Metabolic Syndrome, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disorders, Inflammation
     •Wearables and Self-Monitoring Devices & Apps
     •Lifestyle, Diet and Exercise Recommendations

Module 3: Diet & Nutrition

UNDERSTANDING IMPACT OF HIGH SUGAR AND UPF DIETS ON HEALTH
     •Sugar/Ultra Processed Foods Effect on Neurological Pathways
     •Chronic Inflammatory and Gut Health
     •Stress, Anxiety & Psychological Triggers
     •Understanding Sugar/ Ultra Processed Food Addictions
     •Short & Long Term Consequences
     •Basic Daily Nutritional Requirements
     •Value of Meal Planning & Mindful Eating

Module 4: Stress & Emotional Wellness

UNDERSTANDING & IMPLEMENTING STRESS MANAGEMENT
     •Sugar Detoxing & Addressing Symptoms
     •Understanding Social & Environmental Triggers
     •Effects of Stress on the Body & Mind
     •Using Stress Reduction Techniques & Self-Care Strategies
     •Influence of Diet/ Lifestyle/ Social Support
     •Value of Sleep & Recommendations to Improve

Module 5: Goal Setting & Questioning Strategies

UNDERSTANDING & IMPLEMENTING CLIENT-DIRECTED GOALS
     •Importance of Client-Directed Goal Setting
     •SMART Goal Setting
     •OARS Questioning Strategy
     •ACTIVE LISTENING Strategies
     •SELF-TALK Reframing
     •REFLECTIVE Meeting Closure
     •Handling Group Dynamics

Module 6: Ethics/ Confidentiality/ Trust

UNDERSTANDING ETHICAL AND LEGAL BUSINESS PRACTICES
     •Building Trusting Client Relationships
     •Ethical Guidelines & Professional Competence
     •Privacy/Confidentiality Policies
     •Business Legal Requirements (state/country dependent)
     •Target Market & Clients
     •Setting First Year Goals
     •Business Marketing Tools, Tips & Software

Here's the certificate you'll earn!

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