1. Wellness U: Well Pig sooie!
Reaching New Heights Through an Innovative
University Wellness Program
Mary A. Wyandt-Hiebert, PhD, MCHES, CWHC, CA
Department of Wellness & Health Promotion
Pat Walker Health Center, University of Arkansas
Part of ACHA General Presentation: Innovative Wellness Programming: Two Approaches Transforming Traditional Education

2. Introduction Wellness and Health Promotion
Pat Walker Health Center, University of Arkansas
4 professional staff, 7 graduate student staff, and numerous undergraduate peer educators and interns
Professional staff are also recognized as Public Health adjunct faculty and graduate students as graduate student instructors
For 20+ years, we have been teaching 1 hour, 8 week academic courses on a variety of wellness and health topics (e.g. assertiveness, wellness in college life, yoga, mindfulness, masculinity, women’s health, rape culture, healthy relationships, human sexuality, etc.)
Blazing the trail for the future…
Incorporating new knowledge and skills with known data for greater wellness programming

3. background
The ACHA National College Health Assessment (Fall, 2016) found that within the past 12 months among U of A respondents (n=965):
64.5% felt overwhelming anxiety
63.4% felt very lonely
27.2% experienced difficult social relationships
49.6% had feelings of hopelessness
68.3% felt very sad
20.5% had personal health issues
32% suffered from sleep difficulties that were difficult to handle, and indicated that their academic performance had been negatively impacted by anxiety (24.1%), depression (15.1%), stress (31.3%), and sleep difficulties (20.7%)

4. background
Wellness and health coaching focuses on a holistic, positive approach in which individuals draw upon personal insight into their strengths to find remedies for many of life’s challenges.
The diverse range of concerns articulated by Healthy Campus 2020 aligns well with holistic approaches to wellness, which typically integrate broad dimensions of functioning into a growth-oriented and preventative approach to health promotion (Granello & Witmer, 2012; Myers & Sweeney, 2005).
The case for holistic health promotion is reinforced by research linking health behaviors with academic success. High levels of stress, lack of sleep, and alcohol use have all been correlated with decreased grade point averages for students (University of Minnesota, 2008).

5. What is Wellness U: Well Pig Sooie?
An innovative approach to personal wellness
Combines traditional learning with group and individual coaching
Addresses personal well-being and health through exploration of 8 dimensions of wellness
Summer 2017, received grant funding from the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Executive Advisory Board to further develop the program to the next level.

6. What is Wellness U: Well Pig Sooie?
Traditional classroom learning coupled with individual and group wellness and health coaching for greater enrichment, wellness, and success.

7. What is Wellness U: Well Pig Sooie?
Three levels of wellness coaching
Peer wellness coaches
certified peer educators using CPE from the Bacchus Initiatives of NASPA
laser-coaching on campus through tabling and event participation; small group coaching along with a graduate or professional staff wellness coach
Facilitate the administration of assessments
Graduate student coaches
certified through Real Balance as Wellness and Health Coaches
Individual and group coaching sessions at the basic level to moderate level
Professional staff wellness and health coaches
CHES/MCHES, certified through Real Balance as Wellness and Health Coaches
Individual and group coaching sessions at the moderate to advance level as well as content specific

8. Fall 2017/Spring 2018 Academic and non-academic courses offered
Academic courses are 1 hour credit, 8 week classes that meet two times a week
Taught by graduate students and professional staff
Content is geared toward undergraduate students and embeds group coaching throughout
Used as a recruitment tool for peer wellness coaches
Non-academic course is a 4 week course geared toward faculty, staff, and graduate students
Offered for four consecutive weeks during the lunch hour

9. Introduction to 8 dimensions of wellness

10. Eight dimensions of wellness

11. Eight dimensions of wellness

12. Eight dimensions of wellness

13. Eight dimensions of wellness

14. Eight dimensions of wellness

15. Eight dimensions of wellness

16. Eight dimensions of wellness

17. Eight dimensions of wellness

18. Wellness Wheel by Dimensions
social
spiritual
financial
emotional
intellectual
physical
environmental
occupational

19. Wellness Wheel by dimensions
social
spiritual
financial
emotional
intellectual
physical
environmental
occupational

20. Behavior change contract
Review and reflection of Wellness Wheel
Assessments used from Real Balance Wellness Mapping 360
A behavior change contract is engaged with regards to an identified behavior in which change is desired for greater wellness

21. Introductions to Mindfulness Yoga Resilience
A pre-determined vision is typically developed, so why not create a well life vision?
Introductions to

22. Well life vision Tool
Imagine your best. Relax in a comfortable place. Breathe deep and imagine what your life would be like if you were living it to the fullest, healthy, well and functioning at your very best?
What would you look like at your ideal level of wellness?
What are the key aspects of your vision?
What would you be doing more of?
What would you be doing less of?
Why is your vision important to you?
Source: Real Balance Global Wellness Services, LLC

23. Well life vision Tool (con’t)
When in your life have you experienced aspects of your vision?
What do you value most in your life?
What strengths can you draw upon to achieve your vision?
My Well Life Vision: Either on your own or working with your coach, arrive at a statement that sums up your idea of what it would look like to be living your well life vision. Be realistic and yet, inspiring!
Source: Real Balance Global Wellness Services, LLC

24. summary Thank you The goals of this pilot program are to enhance…
The educational experience of student participants, leading to greater academic success and increased retention
The work-life balance and overall well-being of faculty and staff
The mentoring and applied practical experience provided to graduate student coaches and peer coaches
Pat Walker Health Center’s capacity to meet the increasing requests and need for wellness coaching and related education services.
Thank you