Well-Being Coaching

“Effective health promotion strategies need to be implemented to reduce the risk factors for burnout and compassion fatigue, and should include efforts from the organizational, practice/collegial, and individual levels.”

Lovell, B. L., & Lee, R. T. (2013). Burnout and health promotion in veterinary medicine. The Canadian Veterinary Journal, 54(8), 790.

The WHY

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Expected Benefits from Well-Being Coaching

Increased self-efficacy, self-awareness, and self-compassion


Adoption of sustainable health promoting behaviors


Improved psychological flexibility and life satisfaction


Attainment of personal and professional goals


Greater sense of meaning and purpose


Acquisition of new knowledge and skills to support well-being

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Well-Being Coaching is the evidence-based, collaborative process that taps into your inner motivation and facilitates a change process through visioning, goal setting, and accountability to support lasting behavior changes!

It's important for us to note here...

Therapy involves reflecting on experiences to process life events and emotions to treat mental health conditions, while coaching involves reflecting on experiences to gain information to help you move forward towards self-directed goals.

**If you find yourself in crisis or distress, please call the crisis lifeline number 988 (within the U.S.) or visit the Resources from Not One More Vet

The WHAT

Coaching is NOT therapy!

What's Involved in Coaching?

"I finally have some tools that I can use to be able to help keep myself on track. My depression has improved and I feel like I can deal with hardships a lot better than before this program." 
-Taylor M., RVT

"I didn't know if I could do it anymore and I wanted to try one last thing..."

"With some unanticipated life changes that occurred during out time together, working with Melyssa has allowed me to have a group with a great leader to help discover and set boundaries to prevent reoccurring issues, but all in small, easy to work with steps." 
-Lucy N., RVT

"I was starting to see negative health impacts on my life due to not managing the stress well..."

"Melyssa has a fun and up-beat attitude that balances her knowledge base.  She delivers her message in an organized and thoughtful manner, providing tools to help you continue to grow after the session is complete. Burnout is such a threat to our field and Veterinary Well-Being Buddy is a good resource to help combat this." 
-Nichole W., DVM

"I am starting a new chapter in my career and wanted to start with good habits for my well-being..."

"I have gained more awareness, tools to navigate through different situations, and I feel empowered to prioritize my wellbeing. I am aware that I can take actions to navigate through my emotions effectively. I'm very grateful for the time Melyssa took to provide the tools that I needed to optimize my well-being!
-Gabriela M.

"Before working with Melyssa, I didn't have the tools to navigate through my emotions..."

"I have been able to remember and focus on why I became a veterinarian and stay motivated with my health goals. I have a much more optimistic view about my veterinary career and I have been able to navigate changes successfully with techniques I learned from her. " 
-Kristine U., DVM

"Melyssa taught me things I wish I had learned 30 years ago about overall wellness!"

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If you are looking for programs that fit your busy schedule and provide a self-paced coaching journey, check out the variety of programs we have available for your well-being!

From our Well-Being Buddies Membership Library!

Self-Paced Programs

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PAVING the Path to Wellness for Veterinary Professionals provides your 12-week guided experience to a healthy body, peaceful mind, and joyful heart!

Participate in our premiere group coaching experience!

Group Coaching

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Do you have team members that would benefit from well-being coaching? Provide them with an individual coaching package paid for by the company to invest in their success!

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Healthy lifestyle behaviors play a very important role in promoting both emotional and physical well-being and provide a reciprocal, reinforcing link with positive emotions to help buffer the impacts of burnout (Rippe, 2020; Lianov, 2021).