The SCI BC Peer Health Coaching Program supports participants in developing and achieving personalized goals to help prevent secondary complications, enhance self-management and self-efficacy skills and improve overall health and quality of life.
Who Is It for?
This program is for any SCI BC member living with a spinal cord injury or a related disability who is seeking support in achieving individualized goals related to overall health and wellness.
Who Are the Coaches?
Our Peer Health Coaches provide personalized support to help you take actionable steps toward better health and a more independent lifestyle.
Coaches are individuals with lived experience of spinal cord injury, offering a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by participants. They are trained in:
- Motivational Interviewing
- Brief Action Planning
- Mental Health First Aid
Coaches are active members and mentors within their communities, sharing their expertise and lived experience to inspire and guide participants. Meet our coaches below:
What Do Peer Coaches Do?
Coaches provide one-on-one guidance through a series of up to eight one-hour online sessions. They help participants:
- Create and refine individualized goals and action plans.
- Share resources, information, and lived experience examples.
- Offer peer support and make recommendations for referrals to other health professionals or services.
Examples of Goals We Can Help With
- Reduce the frequency of urinary tract infections.
- Create and follow a well-balanced diet.
- Build strength to make transfers easier.
- Develop greater independence in daily activities.
- Incorporate mindfulness and breathing techniques for stress management.
- Learn more about SCI and what is out there related to interests and disability.
Peer Health Coaching Program Referral Form
All information will remain confidential. A member of our team will be in touch with you shortly.
