Well-being Coaching Program

What is Well-being Coaching?

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.  Well-being coaching at Saint Joseph's University offers students a supportive, student-centered space to explore and strengthen the many dimensions of their overall well-being. Through one-on-one conversations, students will:

• reflect on their current well-being habits,
• identify areas of strength and growth,
• set meaningful, achievable goals related to the nine dimensions of well-being. This may include goals around stress management, balance, motivation, relationships, and personal development. 

Taking a proactive approach to well-being helps students build resilience, enhance academic performance, and develop lifelong skills that support both personal and professional success. By setting intentional goals and working collaboratively with a coach, students are empowered not just to manage challenges, but to truly thrive during their college experience and beyond.

Sessions take place in Campion 240 at Hawk Hill (or via zoom by request) and last approximately 45 minutes. Students are encouraged to attend two coaching sessions. 

SIGN UP FOR A COACHING SESSION HERE!

What are Well-being Coaches?

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

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. 

Take the eCHECKUP TO GO Assessment Here

If you have any questions, call the Office of Student Support and Well-being at 610-660-3462 or email sos@sju.edu

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.

APPLY HERE