Wellness Coaching

Always free. Always confidential.

Wellness Coaching

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Due to the high volume of submissions, Wellness Coaching is temporarily paused and unable to accept additional intake forms at this time.

Thank you to everyone who has submitted an intake form for Wellness Coaching! 

Please check back in November 2026. We appreciate your interest and look forward to connecting with you!

What Is Wellness Coaching?

Participants work one-on-one with a trained wellness coach to explore their motivations, overcome barriers, build healthy habits, and track progress toward personally meaningful goals. You set the agenda and define what success looks like for you.

You can expect to:

  • Define what well-being means to you.
  • Set meaningful & achievable goals.
  • Identify your motivation.
  • Discover and use relevant resources.
  • Develop a personalized action plan.

Program Structure

Participants will receive:

  • A comprehensive wellness assessment and goal-setting session (45 minutes to 1 hour)
  • 5 follow-up bi-weekly check-in sessions (30-45 minutes) 
  • 3 follow-up monthly check-in sessions (30-45 minutes) 
  • Tools and resources tailored to your goals
  • Progress tracking and accountability
  • A maintenance plan to support long-term success

Program Details

  • Free for UNL employees
  • In-person meetings at the City Campus Recreation Center (841 N 14th St)
  • 6-month commitment

Coaching Topics May Include

  • Physical activity and exercise
  • Healthy eating and nutrition
  • Weight management
  • Stress management and resilience
  • Sleep and recovery
  • Work-life balance
  • Building healthy habits

What Not to Expect

Wellness coaching is not a substitute for:

  • Counseling or services from a licensed mental health provider
  • Medical treatment
  • Nutrition therapy

Wellness coaches do not replace:

  • Physicians
  • Registered dietitians
  • Clinical psychologists
  • Specialized medical practitioners