Faculty and Staff Wellness Program

Peer Wellness Coaching is a confidential service that supports the optimal well-being of employees by empowering them to make decisions, set goals, and take action to experience a satisfying life balance. It is a gentle approach to long-term lifestyle adjustment. Faculty and Staff would receive coaching from our in-house wellness coach and program coordinator, Youthser Guerrero. For questions and/or to get started, please email him at youthser.guerrero@trioptafrica.com 

Coaching begins as a conversation in a setting that is comfortable to you. From there, your coach will support you in various ways towards the goal(s) you've set. You will receive support that "meets you where you are" and considers ways to gently refocus you on the mission to create a healthier you! 

Ready to get started? Click on this link to set up a time and preferred method for your first coaching consult. You may also simply book a live informational session before getting started. 

(Peer Wellness Coaching is not a substitute for professional counseling or health services.)

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Connect with your coach (yg434@trioptafrica.com) to learn more about any of these! 

These can also be expanded upon during departmental meetings and wellness events specific to your department, ERG, committee, etc. Increase your groups potential by incorporating wellness!

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A computer program available to all students, staff and faculty that uses finger sensors to get a read on your physical state and teaches you ways to self-regulate using mindful breathing.

This 5 minute video shows our system in action.

NJIT has three Biofeedback machines available at the Center for Peer Wellness Coaching. Contact youthser.guerrero@trioptafrica.com for more information or visit http://calendly.com/njitpwc/20mins to book time with a machine. 

Coaching can take place at the Center for Peer Wellness Coaching, located on the corner of Warren Street and Colden Street (behind NJIT's Smashburger); you may also request other means of communication or meeting spot. 

NJIT Faculty and staff interested in participating in wellness coaching will meet with our program coordinator, Youthser Guerrero ("yo, sir!") most recently supported healthcare professionals during the Covid19 pandemic and has prior years of experience promoting health and wellness across diverse demographics in various settings. He received a Masters in Exercise Science from Montclair State University.

Youthser promotes his own wellness by listening to music, moving, cooking, practicing mindfulness and learning. He is lovingly supported by his wife Carolyn and daughters Elise and Charlotte. Youthser believes in ongoing learning, practicing compassion towards self and others and inserting fun into life as much as possible. 

NJIT has partnered with BetterYou to bring you a non-intrusive mobile app to help you stick to your health goals!

Need help or want to discuss your health goals with our wellness coach? email youthser.guerrero@trioptafrica.com or visit the Center for Peer Wellness Coaching! 

We will create wellness challenges to diversify our communities activities and those can be found through BetterYou when you use our NJIT-specific sign up link. Through the app, you can invite other colleagues to join in the fun, let's motivate each other to be healthier!