#5 Help in Healthcare with Sonya English. Experiences of the hospital system, health coaching and the concepts of life and death

MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 5: This episode Prof Grant Schofield talks to PREKURE'S lead Health Coach and critical care nurse, Sonya English. With 35-years experience in critical care Sonya has had what she terms "a front row seat to human tragedy". She is uniquely placed to talk about life and death and the way we, in our Western society, deal with these concepts and could potentially do a better job of it. In this podcast Sonya discusses how she uses health coaching techniques like curious questions, to support patients as they navigate our 'sick care system'. Sonya explains the importance of compassion, honesty, and asking people what they really want in a system where they are often told what to do. This podcast shines a light on the importance of putting people back at the centre of our healthcare system and our approaches to treatment. An illuminating discussion on how we should get back to treating people like people, support them in regaining their agency and give them the tools to make informed decisions. This discussion illustrates how health coaching is the formula to make this happen and allow people to regain power over their health and their life. PREKURE provides university level online & interactive short courses & certificates in lifestyle medicine for individuals and professionals. Internationally certified in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom, PREKURE courses are taught by recognised world experts and academics who share only evidence-based knowledge and tools. Learn more about PREKURE and our Mental Health Solutions. www.prekure.com