How we support individuals
Program Descriptions
Learn & Grow Calendar
Explore upcoming free sessions and register below! You can register for one session or all of the sessions in a series by clicking the sign up buttons. Spots are limited, don’t miss your chance to attend! All sessions are live and recordings will not be provided so please only register for sessions you can attend.
2026-2027 Series
Financial Beginnings Series
Pillar: Career & Financial Well-being
Financial Beginnings is an Oregon-founded nonprofit providing free, volunteer-led financial education for youth and adults. Live virtual sessions cover goals and tools, income and taxes, credit and debt, protection, savings, and retirement.
DATES
Session 1: Goals & Tools
Thursday, October 8, 3:30-4:30 PM
Session 2: Income & Taxes
Wednesday, October 21, 3:30-4:30 PM
Session 3: Credit & Debt
Tuesday, January 19, 3:30-4:30 PM
Session 4: Protecting Yourself
Wednesday, February 24, 3:30-4:30 PM
Session 5: Savings & Retirement
Tuesday, April 20, 3:30-4:30 PM
Teach from Your Best Self Series
Pillar: Mental & Emotional Health
Teach from Your Best Self supports educator well-being through professional development, programs, and consulting centered on inner well-being as a foundation for education reform. Live virtual sessions address workplace well-being, including regulation strategies and return on investment.
DATES
Session 1: Showing Up Well
Wednesday, October 7, 4:00-5:30 PM
Session 2: Connecting With What Matters Most
Tuesday, December 1, 4:00-5:30 PM
Session 3: Stepping Off The Carousel Of Control
Thursday, January 14, 4:00-5:30 PM
Session 4: Play & Reflection
Wednesday, March 3, 4:00-5:30 PM
Session 5: Telling The Story That Makes You Great
Thursday, April 22, 4:00-5:30 PM
Cultivate Series
PILLAR: Career & Financial Well-being, Mental & Emotional Health, Equity-Centered Culture Shift
Cultivate, a University of Oregon professional learning collaborative, helps educators and youth-serving professionals apply research-informed MicroPD strategies in real school settings. Live virtual sessions for paraprofessionals and classified staff cover disrupted student behavior, self-awareness, and regulation.
DATES
Session 1: Wellness Culture for Educators
Thursday, October 22, 4:00-5:15 PM
Session 2: Self-Awareness & Co-Regulation
Tuesday, December 8, 4:00-5:15 PM
Session 3: Understanding Student Behavior
Wednesday, January 13, 4:00-5:30 PM
Session 4: Helping Students Regulate
Wednesday, April 14, 4:00-5:15 PM
Peace in Schools Series
PILLAR: Mental & Emotional Health
Peace in Schools offers mindfulness education for staff and students to support mental and emotional well-being and respond to disrupted learning. Live virtual sessions focus on educator retention and tools for emotionally resilient education communities.
DATES
Session 1: The Art of Allowing
Thursday, November 5, 3:30-4:30 PM
Session 2: The Neuroscience of Mindfulness
Thursday, December 3, 3:30-4:30 PM
Session 3: Cultivating Compassion
Thursday, February 4, 3:30-4:30 PM
Session 4: Navigating Burnout Through Mindfulness
Thursday, April 8, 3:30-4:30 PM
Resolutions Northwest Series
PILLAR: Equity-Centered Culture Shift, connection and community building
Resolutions Northwest advances racial and social justice through restorative justice, mediation, and equity consulting. Live virtual Restorative Justice 101 sessions introduce core practices for navigating disrupted learning and conflict.
DATES
Session 1: Restorative Justice 101
Tuesday, October 13, 3:30-5:00 PM
Session 2: Basic Circle Practice Part 1
Thursday, January 21, 3:30-5:00 PM
Session 3: Basic Circle Practice Part 2
Tuesday, February 9, 3:30-5:00 PM
Session 4: Restorative Healing Repair Practice
Wednesday, March 10, 3:30-5:00 PM
Lauren Chandler Cooks Series
PILLAR: Physical Health
Lauren Chandler Cooks offers plant-forward cooking classes and recipe development grounded in accessible, health-focused education. Live virtual classes support healthier eating, clearer thinking, and sustained energy while addressing diverse health needs and dietary restrictions.
DATES
Session 1: Eating Well During Holidays & Everyday
Wednesday, December 9, 3:30-4:30 PM
Session 2: Three Meals in an Hour
Thursday, February 11, 3:30-4:30 PM
Session 3: Stretching Your Dollar, Stretching Your Flavor
Tuesday, May 11, 3:30-4:30 PM
Wellable & Health Coaching
Wellable is an online platform that provides a variety of holistic solutions to support you. The On-Demand Library includes workout videos for every activity-level, including chair and desk exercises. The Library also has guided meditations and mindfulness practices, stretching videos, sleep stories, music, and a large variety of recipes. Organizations using Wellable can also offer pre-made wellness challenges!
Sign Up For Wellable
STEP 1:
On a web browser, go to this Google Doc to check if your organization has an existing team for you to join:
STEP 2:
If your organization is on the list, click on the correct Sign Up Link, then follow the instructions to create your Wellable account.
STEP 3:
If your organization is not on the list, join the Oregon Education Employees Team using this sign-up page:
STEP 4:
If you want to bring Wellable to your organization, email our Grantee Coordinator, Arien, to get started:
Schedule Health Coaching Sessions
STEP 1:
Log in to the Wellable app or via browser:
STEP 2:
Find the coaching icon (person icon) in the menu bar.
STEP 3:
Select your coach by clicking the orange “Select” button.
STEP 4:
Schedule your session!
Meet the Coaches
Log in to Wellable and schedule your first coaching session!
Alex Colkitt, NBC-HWC
Lead coach at wellable
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She/Her/Hers
Alex is a Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach specializing in stress management, burnout recovery, and positive psychology. She helps individuals balance work, social, and personal commitments to live healthier, happier lives. Clients learn strategies to manage stress, improve sleep, set boundaries, nurture relationships, and build a resilient mindset. With personalized wellness plans and compassionate guidance, Alex empowers lasting behavior change and sustainable well-being.
Client PopulationsNeurodiverse
LGBTQIA2S+
GLP-1 Users
Young Professionals
Additional Expertise & TrainingNutrition
Sleep & Recovery
Stress Management, Resilience & Burnout Recovery
Positive Psychology
Fulfillment & Purpose
Miriam Marquez, NBC-HWC
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She/Her/Hers
Languages: English and Spanish
With 18 years of experience as a bilingual (English/Spanish) Health & Wellness coach, Miriam has supported clients in creating sustainable lifestyle changes with compassion, clarity, and evidence‑based guidance. Her background includes chronic condition management, pain reprocessing, and overall self-care, allowing her to meet each person exactly where they are. Miriam blends practical coaching with a deeply human approach rooted in self‑love, self‑acceptance, and whole‑person wellbeing.
Client PopulationsMilitary (Families, Service Members, and Veterans)
LGBTQIA2S+
People Dealing with Chronic Pain
Additional Expertise & TrainingTobacco Cessation
Weight Management
Kathy Yavari, NBC-HWC
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She/Her/Hers
Kathy is a Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Ayurveda Specialist. Guided by compassion and a deep understanding of life's demands, after 20 years in corporate, she transitioned to pursue her passion for integrative wellness. She empowers professionals to elevate their energy, resilience, and well-being by helping individuals navigate stress, burnout, and major life transitions; as well as assisting women facing the challenges of peri-menopause and menopause.
Client PopulationsNeurodiverse (ADHD)
New Parents
Women in Perimenopause/Menopause
Caretakers for Elderly Parents
Additional Expertise & TrainingAyurveda Specialist
Lauren Masse
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She/Her/Hers
Lauren is a holistic health coach dedicated to helping her clients craft a healthier, happier lifestyle. With a decade of experience in health and wellness, Lauren brings expertise in stress reduction, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and behavior change. She is passionate about helping her clients overcome barriers and achieve their goals. Her mission is to empower you with tools to increase self-awareness, self-management, and relationship skills, paving the way for personal and professional success.
Client PopulationsNeurodiverse
Clients Preparing for Retirement
Additional Expertise & TrainingMindfulness
Sensory-Based Nervous System Care
Richard Boehmcke, NBC-HWC
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He/Him/His
Richard brings 20 years of customer experience to his coaching practice. After seeing the toll of corporate burnout firsthand, he pivoted to help overwhelmed professionals restore their energy, focus, and sleep. He specializes in digital detox strategies to break the cycle of constant connectivity, resolving the root causes of poor sleep, and supporting clients navigating GLP-1 medications. Richard uses a Duke-trained methodology to build sustainable habits that fit into demanding schedules.
Client PopulationsNeurodiverse
LGBTQIA2S+
GLP-1 Users
Additional Expertise & TrainingPersonal Trainer
Weight Management
Mindfulness
PLEASE NOTE:
Wellable’s Health Coaching program is designed to support participants in achieving their self-identified health and well-being goals through evidence-based behavior-change strategies, accountability, motivation, and education. Coaches serve as partners in helping individuals build sustainable habits related to areas such as physical activity, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and overall well-being.
Health coaches operate within a clearly defined scope of practice; health coaches do not provide medical advice, diagnose conditions, prescribe treatment, interpret medical test results, or replace the role of a physician or other licensed healthcare provider. Similarly, health coaching is not psychotherapy, counseling, or mental health treatment. Coaches do not provide clinical mental health services or address issues that require licensed therapeutic intervention.
When a participant’s needs fall outside the coaching scope, such as medical concerns, behavioral health conditions, or other clinical issues, coaches are trained to encourage the individual to seek support from the appropriate healthcare professional, employee assistance program (EAP), or other qualified resources. This approach ensures participants receive support that is both effective and aligned with professional standards while allowing coaches to remain focused on behavior change, goal attainment, and well-being improvement.