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Virtual Agent for Real-Time Motivational Interviewing by Integrating Adaptive Nonverbal Behavior and Language Models

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Wellness coaching: a new role for peers.

Margaret Swarbrick¹, Ann A Murphy, Michelle Zechner

¹Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Freehold, NJ, USA. pswarbrick@cspnj.org

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal

|April 5, 2011

Summary

Peer wellness coaches can help individuals with serious mental illnesses manage chronic health conditions. This role supports recovery and improves quality of life by addressing critical wellness needs.

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Published on: December 23, 2025

Area of Science:

Mental Health Recovery
Health Coaching
Peer Support

Background:

Individuals with serious mental illnesses face higher risks of untreated chronic medical conditions, impacting quality of life and longevity.
Wellness coaching is an intervention designed to assist individuals in achieving their personal health and wellness objectives.

Purpose of the Study:

To present the conceptual framework for the peer wellness coach role.
To define a new job role for peer providers.
To outline the necessary knowledge and skills for peer wellness coaches.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature.
Incorporation of personal and professional experiences in developing the peer wellness coach role and training programs.

Main Results:

The peer wellness coach role is conceptualized as a distinct job function for peer providers.
Key knowledge and skills essential for effective peer wellness coaching have been identified.

Conclusions:

The peer wellness coach role is well-suited for individuals in recovery from mental illness.
This role has significant potential to address the health and wellness challenges faced by individuals with mental illnesses, particularly those at high risk for comorbid medical conditions.