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After this session, attendees should be able to:
- Differentiate between promoting mental health and providing treatment for mental illness in order to make space for coaching services as a distinct approach for supporting student success in addition to counseling services.
- Describe the emerging trend of wellness coaching as an additive and innovative approach to student mental health promotion.
- Describe how components of the coaching approach to mental health promotion facilitate student flourishing and thriving through transitions.
- Discuss ideas for services, resources, and partners that can aid in the support of students on their respective campuses.
Program Abstract:
Wellness coaching has been identified as an emerging targeted intervention for facilitating student well-being. To promote coaching initiatives in higher education, ACHA is developing programming to assist college health professionals in developing interventions grounded in this approach. This session will offer a preview of this new offering, discussing how effective coaching initiatives integrate positive psychology, holistic wellness, and peer education, empowering students to thrive in college and build capacities for creating meaningful and fulfilling lives.