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Student Wellness Initiative: THRIVE

  • T = Together
  • H = Heard
  • R = Respected
  • I = Individual
  • V = Valued
  • E =Empowered

THRIVE is a component of student wellness designed to support campus educators, staff and administrators in building meaningful and impactful connections with each and every student.  THRIVE creates a campus culture where each student:

  •  Feels heard and truly understood  
  •  Develops the knowledge of what they need and the self-determination to act on those discoveries
  • Feels safe and fully supported, in a non-judgmental setting 
  • Understands the depth of their inherent worth
  • Feels valued and understands the power of their individual strengths and gifts
  • Is empowered! 

THRIVE: TRANSFORMING STUDENT WELL-BEING THROUGH A HEALTH COACH APPROACH

What if every student interaction on campus was carried out by means of the health coach approach? Teachers, receptionists, counselors, success coaches, student mentors, administrators and other campus staff, all using the same language, same communication skills. A language and culture that fosters increased well-being and student success.  What an amazing campus culture that would be!  THRIVE was designed to turn that vision into a reality.  Through the use of evidence based health coaching skills and methodologies, THRIVE creates a campus wide environment where students feel heard, valued and safe.  This climate sets the stage for students to THRIVE not only on campus, but well beyond their college years. 

Multiple Tiers of THRIVE on Campus

THRIVE brings multiple layers of wrap around support to your campus wellness program. We offer four tiers of training, each specifically designed, based on staff roles and their degree of student interaction.  Our levels of support vary from instructor training, upper management training, student mentor training to fully nationally board certified health coaches.  For years, student wellness has generally worked out of a single campus department which is an outdated model. When each department plays a role in student health, this creates culture that is campus wide, effective and sustainable. With THRIVE fully embedded into your campus, students will feel supported and eager to fulfill their college dreams.  
A Healthy Student = A Successful Student

Executive Experience

We call this the THRIVE experience.  This 2 hour training will put you in the seat of a student who experiences the THRIVE approach compared to a student who does not.  This is a quick way to understand what THRIVE is all about.  Good for any employee and specifically designed for senior administrators.

NBHWC Certification

NBHWC certification is for those employees who eat, sleep, and breath student well-being.  This certification consists of 87 hours of in-depth training and practice over 16 weeks.  These employees are the future leaders and trainers of THRIVE practices on your campus and make this initiative sustainable. 

THRIVE Certification

THRIVE certification is 2 days of intensive training and exercise in THRIVE practices for employees with high levels of student contact such as success coaches, counselors, instructors, receptionists, etc. 

Student THRIVE Certification

Student THRIVE certification is 1 day of intensive training and exercise in THRIVE practices for students who wish to become THRIVE peers, helping other students successfully navigate college and life challenges while maintaining well-being.  

Philosophy Behind THRIVE

THRIVE is rooted in the heart and science of the health coaching profession.  Health coaching takes a profoundly different approach to student interactions than traditional coaching roles.  Health coaches do not direct, they serve as equal partners who guide and evoke in a non-judgmental manner. Health coaches appreciate student autonomy and allow students to discover for themselves, what steps to take.  Health coaches serve as the bridge between “knowing” and “doing” and center their focus around positive behavior change.  THRIVE utilizes critical techniques such as positive psychology, strength based coaching, and appreciative inquiry.    

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Student Values and Beliefs

Values drive us! When students bring awareness and understanding to their personal values, they become intrinsically motivated. Values are the foundation of higher purpose and deeper meaning, and serve as powerful motivators. Values keep students going when they face adversity and challenges. In today's society, it is not uncommon for students to be working from someone else's values or expectations. Discovering their own unique values, sets the stage for a far more fulling college experience.

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Student Autonomy

Autonomy is a basic human drive. When students are given the opportunity to be in charge of their own decisions, they will be more apt to follow through with their desired intentions. THRIVE honors and celebrates autonomy. Students will learn to develop trust in their decisions and will discover they truly are their own best expert when determining next steps in navigating their overall well-being in college and beyond.

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Meaningful Connections

Presencing and active listening skills are significant components of THRIVE. Students feel heard, feel valued and respected. Effective listening strengthens rapport and creates a safe space for students to openly share their thoughts and concerns. Active listening also allows for one to listen for what is not being said. Meaningful connections allow students to feel supported and confident to not only welcome, but successfully conquer the challenges that come along with earning a college degree.

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Sustainability

THRIVE is designed on a platform of sustainability and does not require taking on additional staff. THRIVE is built upon a cost savings model and will not be reliant on outside assistance or future costs. With multiple tiers of training, all staff members will benefit from THRIVE training. Staff are trained at the level needed for their positioning at the college.

Contact us to learn more about THRIVE