Building Resilience and Reducing Stress: How 12 Weeks to Wellness Empowered BC Health Authority
When 12 Weeks to Wellness partnered with a Health Authority in British Columbia they were addressing a critical need within the healthcare sector: supporting employees under immense stress. Across the health authorities’ diverse roles, workers were grappling with resilience challenges and anxiety that affected both their well-being and job performance.
The health authority sought a tailored coaching program to:
- Improve health and well-being
- Reduce stress
- Increase engagement and job satisfaction
- Boost resilience
- Enhance work and home life balance
- Increase self-awareness and potential
“The health authority approached us because their teams were struggling with significant stress and resilience issues,” explained Emma Carpenter, President of 12 Weeks to Wellness. “This wasn’t just another wellness initiative—it was a focused effort to address visible and immediate challenges.”
At the center of this initiative was CoreHealth’s corporate wellness platform, which provided the secure, scalable, and flexible infrastructure 12 Weeks to Wellness needed to deliver a transformative program and positive results. This collaboration exemplified how technology and coaching can work hand in hand to empower organizations and their people.
A Customizable Coaching Experience
To meet the needs of the health authority, 12 Weeks to Wellness designed a highly personalized coaching program. Participants engaged in 3-6 months of one-on-one coaching sessions, and were provided access to essential resources on the CoreHealth platform, including:
- Clinical assessments like the Perceived Stress Scale and Coping Resources Inventory
- Goal-setting tools and trackers
- Self-guided modules, including the 12 Weeks to Healthy Eating module
- Weekly tips, articles, and a comprehensive resource library
“Our coaches are the cornerstone of the program,” shared Emma. “Their expertise, combined with the technology provided by CoreHealth, created a powerful support system for participants.”
By leveraging CoreHealth’s platform, the program integrated health assessments, delivered personalized progress reports, and ensured secure data management in line with the health authority’s compliance standards. This seamless integration of technology enabled participants to focus entirely on their growth journey.
Transformative Results
The results spoke volumes. 73% of the participants completed all six coaching sessions, with overwhelmingly positive feedback:
- Stress and resilience: Participants reported significant reductions in stress and improved resilience.
- Well-being: 96% agreed or strongly agreed that their general sense of well-being had improved.
- Job performance: 77% reported noticeable improvements in job performance.
- Self-confidence: Participants demonstrated increased self-efficacy and greater confidence in managing their health.
Participants also rated their coaching experience highly, with 100% describing their coaches as motivating and supportive.
Empowering Lasting Change
This initiative showcased the impact of combining human-centered coaching with evidence-based tools and technology. “The real magic happens in the coaching conversations,” Emma reflected. “Our coaches connect deeply with participants, helping them overcome challenges and take meaningful steps toward better health.”
For 12 Weeks to Wellness and CoreHealth, this partnership reinforced the importance of tailored coaching solutions and technological excellence in addressing organizational challenges. “Helping people build resilience and take control of their well-being is at the core of what we do,” Emma said. “Partnering with this health authority allowed us to make a profound difference, and we’re excited to continue supporting organizations that prioritize their people.”
