Our international programs find ground in the original training format developed by Machteld Huber, which we still work with today. Machteld developed this program in close collaboration with certified Positive Health trainers.
The core of this program is learning by doing. We use powerful methods and create room for reflection on your actions. In this program you will start working with the Positive Health concept from the very beginning in the first session.
There is not one blueprint for working with Positive Health. It’s about a different way of thinking, a different way of holding the conversation and supporting your clients or patients. You get to develop these skills using real life examples from your own professional environment. The training modules consist of a smart mix of theory and practice, of self-reflection and peer-to-peer coaching. It’s a constant dance of being in dialogue with yourself and others.
Both module 1 and module 2 are accredited for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. The 'Essence of Positive Health' course offers 2 CPD points, while the more extensive 'Power of Positive Health' course awards 10 CPD points.
OUR TRAINING PROGRAM
Module 1
Essence of
Positive Health
Module 2
Power of
Positive Health
Module 3
Implementation of Positive Health
Module 4
Local Trainer Development
During the training you will learn about the Dutch example of how Positive Health integrated into the Health Care systems and is finding ground in all areas of health and social care, and in many regional and national initiatives as well as workplace environments.
Our aim with the training Positive Health is to have you experience your own Positive Health and to have this experience be the soil to help other people with theirs. To take a broader view on health.
During and between the sessions, we spend time and attention to support participants in their individual growth on how to bring Positive Health into your life and working environment.
Health as the Ability to adapt and to self-manage
The General Concept of Positive Health is ‘Health as the ability to adapt and to self-manage, in the face of social, physical and emotional challenges.’
The training will be available in seperate “building blocks”. It will be available in our online academy and hybrid locally organized.
The training is a process of 2-3 months with 3-4 sessions.
It starts with:
Then 3 sessions conversation skills to apply Positive Health into practices:
With videos, the handbook Positive Health and other inspiring content you will be prepared for every session. To use Positive Health in daily practice it is important to realize that Positive Health is about connecting with someone.
After the training Working with Positive Health, the participants
Target group
Professionals working in health care who want to learn how to apply the concept of Positive Health into practice. Enthusiastic and motivated participants, ‘early adaptors’.