Well-being Coaching Program
Overview
Peer Well-being coaches work in conjunction with the Office of Student Support & Well-being to offer nonjudgmental support, help students strengthen wellness habits, and connect them to campus resources when needed. Well-being coaches are trained to offer support around the 9 dimensions of well-being and meet with students individually to help them meet their well-being goals through positive behavior change.
Peer Well-Being Coaches offer nonjudgmental support, help students strengthen wellness habits, and connect them to campus resources when needed.
What Coaches Do
- Listen actively and empathetically
- Support goal-setting and behavior change
- Validate experiences
- Promote well-being across multiple domains
- Refer students when issues exceed peer support
What Coaches Do NOT Do
- Provide therapy or clinical advice
- Diagnose mental health concerns
- Promise confidentiality
- Solve problems for students
On-line Well-being Assessment Tool
On-line Well-being Assessment Tool
The Well-being eCHECKUP TO GO is a guided journey through the five major domains of well-being designed to support mental health through the creation of a personalized action plan that transforms insights into tangible actions.
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If you have any questions, call the Office of Student Support and Well-being at 610-660-3462 or email sos@sju.edu
Apply to be a Peer Well-being Coach
At Saint Joseph’s, we embrace the Jesuit ideal of “care for the whole person.” This means that we recognize you are a multidimensional individual and all aspects of your life are equally worthy of care, development and attention.
The SJU Well-being Coaching Program consists of a diverse group of resourceful student leaders who aim to create a culture that prioritizes well-being for the the SJU community. We personify the Jesuit ideal of cura personalis (care for the whole person) by embracing the 9 dimensions of well-being and working individually with students to determine wellness goals and provide strategies to move toward positive behavior change that increases well-being.
Are you interested in joining the well-being coaching team?
Please complete the application below in order to be considered for an interview. Applications are accepted with rolling admission.