Psychological Capital in Practice: For Coaching and Growth Conversations

CPD courses for psychologists in United Kingdom

UK psychologists, improve your coaching with Psychological Capital (PsyCap). This course focuses on the HERO model (Hope, Efficacy…

About this course in the United Kingdom

Coaching psychologist Dr Katie Crabtree presents this course on Psychological Capital, or PsyCap, for coaching and growth conversations. UK practitioners will learn the HERO model, made up of Hope, Efficacy, Resilience and Optimism, and how these resources affect the way people handle setbacks, chase goals and maintain motivation. The emphasis is practical, with examples and reflective activities that show how to recognise and use moments in everyday conversations to strengthen each element. The course links psychological capital to wellbeing, performance and lasting change. It may be recorded as a learning activity in an HCPC CPD record.

In this talk, coaching psychologist Dr. Katie Crabtree introduces Psychological Capital (PsyCap) as a practical, evidence-informed framework for supporting growth, resilience, and performance in coaching and other helping conversations. Drawing on the HERO model — Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, and Optimism — participants will explore how these four psychological resources influence the way people respond to challenge, pursue goals, and sustain motivation. 

Through practical examples and reflective activities, the talk demonstrates how coaches and other helping professionals can identify opportunities to strengthen each element of the HERO model within everyday conversations. Participants will leave with practical approaches they can immediately apply to help individuals build psychological resources that support sustainable change and wellbeing.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:

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