How mental contrasting (Backward Planing)can be deployed in coaching conversations

Course: NURS 6261: Coaching 2 – Advanced Coaching-Master science for Nursing

Week #4– Mental Contrasting
Objective: Analyze mental contrasting strategies to turn positive intentions into binding goals.
Readings:
*Listen to interview with Gabriele Oettingen on self regulation http://psych.nyu.edu/oettingen
*Arlonski Chapter 4
Arloski, M. (2009), Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change. Duluth Minnesota. Whole Person Associates.

Assignment:–Read all required reading for this assignment.
Discuss in a paragraph how mental contrasting (Backward Planing)can be deployed in coaching conversations