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Life &Wellness Coaching

The Earlham College Life and Wellness Coach Program encompasses both Life and Wellness Coaching which is designed to support students in making positive changes to their overall health behaviors.

Life Coaches helps clients to recognize their skills and dreams, refocus life goals and move past challenges to work toward goals.

Wellness Coaching is a non-clinical service that focuses on behavioral change to work with and support students on improving their overall health and wellbeing by engaging in behaviors that have been proven to support a healthier lifestyle.

Eligibility

Currently enrolled Earlham undergraduate students and students enrolled in the Graduate Programs in Education at Earlham are eligible for Coaching Services.  Services will be rendered through referrals from Earlham College Counseling Department.

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Shamara Dickenson, M.S.

Life and wellness coach

My goals as your life & wellness coach

  • Provide guidance, support and coaching for students to aid in the changes needed to improve and maintain overall heath while covering areas that contribute to healthy living, including the 8 Dimensions of Wellness: Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual, Physical, Environmental, Financial, Occupational & Social.
  • Provide drive and direction for students including recognizing their skills and dreams, life goals and working through challenges that meet those goals.
  • Support student needs with self-assessments, resources for wellness goals and communication within the community to meet individual student goals.
  • Collaborate with student, faculty and department heads to support students for holistic well-being.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with students to support and ensure overall student goals.
  • Develop educational strategies to help student meet their optimal wellness goals.

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26
Apr
Community engagement, Scholarship, Students
Trio from Earlham selected for prestigious Fulbright scholarships
22
Apr
Community engagement, Scholarship, Students
Earlham College junior Eric Ford selected for global grant from Projects for Peace
10
Apr
Earlham School of Religion, Faculty, President
Paul Sniegowski named 21st president of Earlham
22
Mar
Academics, Campus life, Financial Aid, Students
Earlham sophomore Carly Mays selected for ‘Realizing the Dream’ scholarship
29
Feb
Academics, Campus life, Diversity, Entrepreneurship
Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity selected for Inspiring Programs in Business Award
30
Jan
Campus life, Diversity
Acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates joining Earlham College for Black History Month lecture
25
Jan
Epic Journey, Off-campus study
Council for Advancement and Support of Education recognizes Earlham marketing for excellence in videography
08
Jan
1, Campus life, Community engagement, Diversity
Civil rights attorney Michelle Alexander to speak during MLK celebration
15
Dec
Campus life, Community engagement, History, President, Students
Earlham College awarded $25M grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. for Revitalize Richmond initiative
14
Dec
Epic Journey, Faculty
Earlham College names Brian LaDuca associate vice president of academic affairs 
30
Nov
Campus life, Community engagement, Earlham School of Religion
New Joseph Moore Museum gift shop extending hours for special holiday shopping event
29
Nov
Campus life, Community engagement, Earlham School of Religion
A time for peace: Community invited to evening of music and reflection
27
Nov
Academics, Faculty
Professor Ryan Murphy featured guest on NPR’s history podcast
27
Nov
Center for Career Education, Students
Earlham College forms partnership with career exploration company Possible
20
Nov
Academics, Faculty, Students
Indiana library network recognizes Earlham biochemistry professor as champion of affordable learning
14
Nov
Alumni, Diversity, President, Students
A message from the Board of Trustees about violence in the Middle East
08
Nov
Alumni, Anne M. Houtman, President, Students
A response to concerned alumni regarding violence in the Middle East
08
Nov
Academics, Faculty, Students
New winter academic session to be offered in January 2024
18
Oct
Academics, Faculty, Students
Earlham College partners with Ascend Indiana to match students with career prospects
16
Oct
Anne M. Houtman, President
Earlham College President Anne Houtman to retire following 2023-24 academic year
11
Oct
Anne M. Houtman, President, Students
A message of peace and unity following war in the Middle East
29
Sep
Financial Aid
FAFSA updates & resources for the 2024-25 academic year
26
Sep
Academics, Campus life, Diversity, Faculty, Off-campus study, Scholarship, Students
Nico Quijano Franco becomes 3rd Earlhamite chosen for Future Nobel Laureate Scholarship
25
Sep
Academics, Admissions, Campus life, Faculty, Off-campus study, Research, Scholarship, Students
Fiske Guide to Colleges recognizes Earlham as one of nation’s ‘best and most interesting’ colleges
23
Sep
Academics, Earlham School of Religion, History
Gretchen Castle inaugurated as first woman dean in ESR’s history
18
Sep
Academics, Admissions, Faculty, Students
Earlham recognized for value, excellence in teaching by U.S. News & World Report
15
Sep
Academics, Admissions, Diversity, Faculty, Students
Van Jones to speak at launch of Earlham College’s Presidential Lecture Series 
12
Sep
Academics, Admissions, Diversity, Faculty, Students
Top college guide ranks Earlham’s classroom experience, climate for LGBTQ students, among nation’s best
30
Aug
Alumni, Athletics, Faculty
Parlor Doughnuts, Roots by Tree Hill Farms, proposed as anchor tenants of Earlham Commons
23
Aug
Alumni, Athletics, Faculty
‘An outstanding, inspiring class’: Earlham College welcomes Class of 2027 to campus
17
Aug
Alumni, Athletics, Faculty
Construction of new softball field, long-term needs of 3 sports, gets boost from Sadlers
15
Aug
Faculty, Students, Sustainability
Earlham College artists joining global jewelry makeover movement
09
Aug
Admissions, Faculty
Scot Schaeffer hired as next vice president for enrollment management at Earlham College
02
Aug
Academics, Admissions, Faculty, Students
Earlham College hires experienced educator, CPA to lead launch of accounting major
30
Jun
Admissions, Anne M. Houtman, Diversity, President
Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s repeal of Affirmative Action
01
Jun
Alumni, Campus life, Community engagement, Faculty, Students
Earlham College students selected to compete in Hult Prize’s summits in Brazil, Taiwan
30
May
Alumni, Campus life, Community engagement, Faculty, Students
Earlham college equestrian center offering summer riding lessons to the public
15
May
Academics, Off-campus study, Scholarship, Students
Politics grad John Hoang selected for national hunger fellowship
05
May
Academics, Campus life, Faculty, Off-campus study, Research, Scholarship, Students, Sustainability
Commencement 2023: Avian conservation research sent grad’s confidence soaring
04
May
Academics, Admissions, Faculty, Off-campus study, Research, Scholarship, Students
Earlham College recognized as national leader for value and impact
03
May
Academics, Diversity, Faculty, Off-campus study, Scholarship, Students
Projects for Peace selects senior Vaishnavi Walade’s climate advocacy project in India for funding 
27
Apr
Academics, Campus life, Diversity, Faculty, Off-campus study, Research, Scholarship, Students
Military service and Earlham College’s Epic Advantage paved Sean Ahn’s path to dentistry
11
Apr
Academics, Campus life, Center for Global Education, Faculty, Off-campus study, Research, Scholarship, Students
Theatre Department bringing next chapter of steampunk odyssey to Scotland festival 
23
Mar
Academics, Alumni, Diversity, Faculty, Research
Earlham College Alum challenges scientific conventions in HIV research
23
Mar
Alumni, Community engagement, Research, Students, Sustainability
Earlham College increasing access, visibility of nature reserve network  
22
Mar
Academics, Anne M. Houtman, Center for Global Education, Diversity, Research, Scholarship, Students
Marisol Cora-Cruz selected to be next Watson Fellow from Earlham College
02
Mar
Academics, Community engagement, Faculty
Professor bringing passion for set and costume design to Richmond Civic Theatre
23
Feb
Community engagement, Diversity
Earlham College hosting showcase of local artists during Black History Month
06
Feb
Community engagement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship
Restaurant group makes gift in support of recreational tennis programs at Earlham College
19
Jan
Faculty
Mike Bottorff named Earlham College’s new associate vice president of information technology services
1
May

ESG Meet & Greet

Time: 1:00 pm
The Heart
1
May

Athletics Awards

Time: 6:00 pm
Carpenter Goddard Auditorium
1
May

Inside Lehman Brothers

Time: 7:00 pm
LBC Loose Lecture Hall
3
May

Brown Bag Recital

Time: 12:00 pm
CVPA Birenbaum Arts Atrium
3
May

Japanese Poster Session

Time: 3:00 pm
Richmond Room
3
May

ESG General Meeting

Time: 4:00 pm
Runyan 202
3
May

International Students 1st Friday Gathering

Time: 4:00 pm
LBC 124
4
May

Earlham College Presents Dance Alloy

Time: 8:00 pm
Carpenter Goddard Auditorium
4
May

Multicultural Graduation

Time: 1:30 pm
CVPA Lingle Recital Hall
4
May

Lavender Graduation

Time: 4:00 pm
CVPA Lingle Recital Hall
5
May

College Meeting for Worship

Time: 1:00 pm
Stout Japanese Garden, Stout Meeting Room, Stout Lobby, Stout Library, Stout Wymondham Room, Stout East Side Porch
6
May

Late Night Breakfast

Time: 9:30 pm
EH Dining Hall
7
May

Tropical Days DeStress Zone

Time: 11:00 am
The Heart
7
May

All Campus Ice Cream Social

Time: 12:30 pm
The Heart, Runyan May Crossen Student Lounge
11
May

Senior Launch: Opening Celebration & Cookout

Time: 2:00 pm
ESR Dining Room, ESR Gathering Area
12
May

Senior Launch: Breakfast Day 2

Time: 7:00 am
Richmond Room
12
May

Senior Launch: You Are Here Intro to your Why

Time: 9:00 am
CoLab Gathering Area
12
May

Senior Launch: Coaching Lab Mind Mapping

Time: 10:30 am
CoLab Gathering Area
EARLHAM ALERT:
We continue to monitor the effects of an industrial fire 1.1 miles from campus.
Campus status
EARLHAM ALERT:
We continue to monitor the effects of an industrial fire 1.1 miles from campus.
Campus status