Integrative Health Institute at Salem University

03/22/2026

03/22/2026

🌟 Faculty Spotlight Sunday 🌟
Meet Dr. Irene Williams, Director of the Institutional Effectiveness Office of the Provost. Her career in higher education spans research, accreditation, and institutional planning, helping drive continuous improvement and academic excellence.

02/12/2026

You don’t have to change the world.
Your presence could change one life, and that is powerful.

Our Integrative Health Coaching program begins March 2.

In just 16 weeks, you’ll learn how to:
• Support meaningful behavior change
• Have powerful, client-centered conversations
• Practice coaching with real feedback
• Use coaching skills in healthcare, education, wellness, leadership or in your current profession

If you feel called to support others in growing, healing, and moving forward, this may be your next step.

Now enrolling for the March 2 cohort
Learn more: https://www.salemu.edu/

12/29/2025

Ready for extra support as you prepare for the NBHWC exam? We’re offering FREE study sessions from Jan 21–Mar 11, Wednesdays from 7–8 PM EST.

Register and you’ll also get access to free study materials and activities. (Registration helps me share everything with you!)

Register here: 👉 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/C0Xr10NiRgWulj97qjQ5gw
or Email [email protected] for registration.

12/16/2025

✨ Now Enrolling: Integrative Health Coaching✨

Salem University is enrolling for the NBHWC-approved Integrative Health Coaching Program, designed for those who want to support real, lasting behavior change through evidence-based coaching.

📅 Classes begin January 5
🕖 Live sessions: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00–8:30 PM EST
🎓 Format: Structured, supportive, and aligned with NBHWC competencies

This program blends coaching skills, behavior change science, and practical application—ideal for professionals in health, wellness, education, or helping roles who want to expand their impact.

If becoming a board-eligible health coach feels aligned, this may be the next meaningful step.

👉 Learn more and apply through Salem University
🌿 Program aligned with standards set by National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching

09/23/2025

✨ Free NBHWC Study Sessions ✨

Preparing for the NBHWC exam? Join us for free weekly study sessions every Wednesday from 7–8 PM EST, starting September 24th and running through the first week of November.

📚 Each week includes additional study materials and access to a shared Google Drive for extra resources.
💻 Connect via Zoom: Join Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88643420563?pwd=Yd4mHb9s6AYzz9SRJn63eVKGbyQawU.1
📩 Questions? Reach out at [email protected]

Study together and feel confident walking into exam day! 🌟

08/12/2025

🧠💗 Mindfulness isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a powerful coaching tool.

In health coaching, mindfulness techniques help clients:
✨ Recognize habits without judgment
✨ Create space between impulse and action
✨ Reduce stress that can stall progress
✨ Tune into the body’s signals for rest, movement, and nourishment

When clients learn to pause, notice, and breathe, they’re better able to make intentional choices that align with their health goals, not just in the moment, but for the long run.

Mindfulness isn’t about emptying the mind — it’s about filling it with presence. 🌿 Integrative Health Coaching classes begin September 2. Learn how to guide others toward lasting change.

07/22/2025

🌿 Whole person health starts here...

Fall classes begin September 2nd for:

✨ Master of Science in Health & Human Performance
✨ Integrative Health Coaching Certification
✨ Graduate Certificate in Health & Healing

These programs are designed for individuals who understand that true health encompasses more than just the physical aspect; it also includes emotional, mental, spiritual, and social well-being.

If you feel called to help others lead fuller, healthier lives or are ready to advance in your own journey, this could be the next step for you.

07/08/2025

In health and wellness coaching, we use the power of active listening. Not just hearing someone’s words, but being fully present with them.

When we truly listen…
✨ People feel seen.
✨ Walls start to come down.
✨ Trust begins to grow.

It changes conversations. It changes relationships.
Sometimes, it even changes lives.

Today, try listening with more presence and fewer assumptions.
You might be surprised by what opens up.

05/08/2025

🌿 Coaching isn’t just a role. It’s a way of helping others grow, in any profession.

A recent study (Chung et al., 2024) explores how trained lay health workers without formal clinical licenses can successfully guide older adults with chronic conditions toward healthier habits, self-management, and behavior change.

✨ The takeaway? Coaching is a skillset, not just a profession.
Whether you’re a healthcare provider, wellness professional, or community leader, learning coaching techniques like motivational interviewing, goal-setting, and active listening can transform the way you support others.

✅ Certified health & wellness coaches play a vital role in guiding clients with advanced expertise and accountability. Yet the power of coaching skills extends beyond titles. Any professional can integrate these tools to empower clients and communities.

This study underscores the power of conversations. How the right questions, encouragement, and accountability can foster meaningful change, no matter who facilitates it.

🔗 Read the study: https://lnkd.in/eX8dpSVV
💬 Imagine what could happen if more professions embraced coaching tools to uplift others.

05/06/2025

✨ NBHWC Study Sessions Return May 21! ✨

Are you preparing for the NBHWC exam and looking for extra support? Join us for an 8-week live study session series every Wednesday from 7–8:00 PM ET, starting May 21. Whether you're part of our program or not, these sessions are open to anyone preparing for the board exam.

✔️ Practice exam questions
✔️ Real-time discussion & strategies
✔️ Supportive, welcoming community

👉🏽Here’s what one recent attendee shared:
"The caring, empathetic, and supportive nature of the director… and knowing her why behind providing the course to uplift and empower more students to feel confident in their abilities… embodies and captures the essence of coaching."

This is a free opportunity to boost your confidence, sharpen your skills, and walk into the exam feeling prepared. 💪

💬 Interested? Comment below or send a DM for details on how to join. Let’s make this exam your next big win! 🚀

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