Wellness Coaching
Emily Dexter Page, Director Marissa Howat, Assistant Director
Coaching sessions are available for all undergraduate and graduate students.
- Wellness Coaching sessions are free!
- Sessions are offered for individuals by appointment only.
- All personal information is kept confidential.
- Students are required to schedule at least 2 appointments, each appointment usually lasts 1 hour.
- Examples of areas that may be addressed: time management, sleep hygiene, alcohol misuse, spiritual development, communication skills, sexual health, money management, self-esteem, stress management, healthy relationships, etc.
- Wellness Center resources available: Lending Library books, CDs, DVDs, brochures and pamphlets.
- Call (713) 348-5194 today and schedule your appointment!
What is Wellness Coaching?
We know that wellness is a conscious, self-directed and evolving process of achieving full potential. This multi-dimensional concept can be challenging to navigate, especially when trying to do so alone.
A Wellness Coach uses behavior change principles and processes that are evidence-based and appropriate for their client. An alliance is created between the Coach and the individual(s) who, through the benefit of that relationship, seeks lasting, positive lifestyle change.
Michael Arloski - Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change (2007)
Your Coach will begin by asking you to describe your lifestyle goal(s), making sure they are realistic and attainable. Then they will assist you in planning a strategy for behavior change, as well as directing you to pertinent on and off-campus resources. Most importantly, your Wellness Coach will help you remain accountable to your personal goal(s).
Your first appointment will include assessment of your overall well being and your readiness for coaching. Your Wellness Coach will help you create a plan that will determine action steps and aid in tracking your progress at your follow-up appointment(s).
Your Wellness Vision:
Below are some questions that will help determine where you are on the pathway to wellness.
- How does your current lifestyle support your vision for personal wellness?
- What accomplishments or events must occur for you to consider your life satisfying and well-lived?
- What is your spiritual base or belief system?
- What do you do when you are really stressed or feeling overwhelmed?
- What two steps could you take immediately that would make the greatest difference in your current situation?
Ping Your Health!
Check out this quick online assessment for college students. Print your results and bring them to your coaching session.
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