Peer Connect
Peer Connect was established in Fall of 2020 to counteract isolation and lonliness through 1:1 student pairings and small groups. Peers are a critical first step in students seeking support of all kinds. Peer Connect leaders value equal access to wellness support and education for all students. They deliever high quality care and education through events, groups, and individual student meetings, focusing on the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.
There are two pathways to becoming a Peer Connect Leader:
One way is through Residence Life. Resident Advisors and Apartment Resident Advisors have an opportunity to be trained Peer Wellness Educators within their assigned residence halls. Peer Wellness Educators work under the supervision of the Wellness Education Coordinator to facilitate programming, focusing on the Eight Dimensions of Wellness to support and educate their peers while growing in knowledge and leadership.
The second way to become a Peer Connect leader is through the CSCW's 4-credit undergraduate internship. Undergraduate interns are trained Peer Wellness Coaches. Peer Wellness Coaching is a free resource for Gordon College undergraduate students. Coaches view wellness across eight dimensions that are interconnected and contribute to overall health and wellness. Coaches support you with a variety of skills, knowledge and resources to assist you in improving your life across the eight dimensions. Meetings are 1:1 and last between 45 minutes to one hour. Peer Wellness Coaches are supervised by a licensed counselor and all information reviewed in your wellness coaching session is kept private and confidential within the CSCW. Click this link to learn more about the CSCW undergraduate internship!
If you are a student who is looking to increase your well-being and work toward positive change in your life, then working with a Peer Wellness Coach is a great step for you.
Benefits of meeting with a Peer Wellness Coach
- Set goals
- Get a holistic view of your health and wellness
- Sharpen problem-solving skills
- Build systems that support a new way of living
- Create changes that last
- Provide a new connection in your life
Reasons to meet with a Peer Wellness Coach:
- Stress Management
- Time Management/Motivation
- Adjusting to College or a new academic year
- Difficulty in classes
- Loneliness
- Sleep Concerns
- Boundaries/Conflict Resolution/Assertiveness
- Social Media and media management skills
- Relationships
- Learn about and connect with campus resources
Eligibility Requirements:
Agree to a good faith effort to the following:
- Keep clear channels of communication open with your Peer Wellness Coach
- Be available for meetings with your Peer Wellness Coach
Contact the Center for Student Counseling and Wellness
Visit our Office
The CSCW is located in Jenks 201 & 202
Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Crisis walk-in appointments: 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. Monday – Friday
Non-urgent walk-in appointments: 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. Monday – Friday
Walk-in appointments are on a first come, first serve basis.
The CSCW is closed on official holidays and when class is not in session.