About Us
The Peer Wellness Coaches (PWC) are Holy Cross students who serve all members of the Holy Cross student community by establishing themselves as a private resource that coordinates and provides a service of students helping other students through wellness coaching strategies. Specifically, their coaching is a prevention strategy that helps to fill the space between when a student is in moderate distress and crisis. In this space, students will connect with a PWC and together, create a self-motivated and strengths-based plan to alleviate some of the struggle. PWC will also work with students who wish to proactively address their well-being. PWC are trained in evidence-supported models of coaching and relational support. They use a strengths-based, multi-culturally aware lens in supporting students during coaching appointments. They are trained to offer support with knowledge of on campus and community resources, and to make accurate referrals to appropriate sources of help for fellow students. **Peer Wellness Coaching is NOT psychological counseling or therapy of any sort.** PWCs are supervised by the professional staff in the Student Wellness Education Office.
