UVM Health & Wellness Coaching Employee Connection Spring 2026
Event Description:
The Osher Center for Integrative Health offers a 10-week health and wellness coaching program designed to build motivation and foster a sense of community among UVM and UVMMC employees. This free, online program includes 5 group sessions and 5 individual coaching sessions. Group meetings are held Tuesdays from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, starting January 20, and focus on movement, mindfulness, and education about behavioral change. Individual sessions are 20-30 minutes and scheduled every other week with a coach. The program aims to empower participants to make meaningful changes in areas such as nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and social connections, all within the supportive environment of the UVM community.
The EEC Team consist of UVM Faculty, NBC-HWC, and students.
The coaching in this program is mostly performed by our Health adn Wellness Coaching Certification students, while they are supervised by faculty & National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches.
Participation in the Employee Coaching Connection Program is recognized as part of UVM's Professional Development offerings.* By attending at least 60% of the sessions (6 out of 10), your completion will be recorded in your professional development record in PeopleSoft by the Talent Development Center for Excellence at UVM. This documentation supports your career growth, enhances your skills, and contributes to your overall well-being.
This program aligns with UVM’s broader initiative to promote a culture of wellness, emphasizing the importance of health and well-being as integral components of professional success and personal fulfillment. Therefore, your participation will be included in the annual report, highlighting your commitment to developing personal and collective wellness.
If you prefer not to have this included in your annual report, please inform your group coach, and we will remove it from your records.
*Please note: This professional development offering component is only available to UVM Employees, not UVMMC Employees.
Dates and Time:
The Spring 2026 program runs from January 20, 2026 - April 14, 2026
5 Group Coaching Sessions
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Zoom on the following dates:
February 10th | February 24th | March 17th | March 31st | April 14th
AND
5 Individual Coaching Sessions:
The individual sessions will be scheduled by the coach and yourself, through the Practice Better Platform for HIPPA compliance. You and your coach will work together to set up a time to meet individually every other week. These sessions are conducted over Zoom. The first session can take up to 60 minutes to help you set goals. The follow up sessions will be 20 minutes.
The individual sessions dates, as follows:
1st Individual Session: 1 hour Intake sessions from January 20th to February 9th
2nd Individual Session: Week of February 16th
3rd Individual Session: Week of March 2nd
4th Individual Session: Week of March 23rd
5th Individual Session: Week of April 6th
Location:
You will be receiving a zoom link the day before your first meeting that you will use each week. A separate link will be sent for your individual sessions.
What to Expect:
Each group meeting includes a fun easy exercise session, stress reduction activity, interactive education on a health topic and small group discussion with your coach to set weekly goals. See our website for additional information and to learn more about our model.
Commitment:
We offer a 10-week program, and we encourage you to attend as many sessions as you can. People who attend all or most of the sessions see the best health outcomes.
We look forward to meeting you on January 20, 2026.
Cancellations:
If you need to cancel your attendance, please contact the UVM Health & Wellness Coaching Employee Connection by email at OsherCenter@uvm.edu.
Accessibility:
If you require an accommodation related to a disability, please contact UVM Accessibility Services at access@uvm.edu, or (802) 656-7753.