A LWBV Health Coach is a partner to help you reach your health and wellness goals.
About Live Well | Bien Vivre
We offer professional health coaching.
Live Well | Bien Vivre launched in November 2012 with the training of six Health Coaches, a month later the first health coaching session occurred in Moncton. Since August 2019, the program has been managed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick with funding and oversight from the Government of New Brunswick’s Department of Health.
LWBV is an evidence-based program using best practices to support client-led health behaviour change. Our professional health coaching is offered in English and French, at no charge, to all New Brunswickers 19 and older.
LWBV Health Coaches are active partners with community health professionals and organizations. Through this work, people are referred to Health Coaches for guidance in reaching lifestyle goals. LWBV Health Coaches are located across the province, working to support and connect clients with tools and resources within their community.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick manages the Live Well | Bien Vivre cealth coaching program. The mission of HSFNB is to promote health, save lives, and enhance recovery. Live Well | Bien Vivre is driven by this mission and is highly effective both for our clients and for the health care system. Our success is thanks to plenty of research, development, and ongoing training.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick cares about your safety. We comply with GNB COVID-19 protocols and we follow an Enhanced COVID-19 Operations Plan for unregulated Health Professionals. Our Live Well | Bien Vivre Health Coaches will meet you where you feel comfortable, within local health, community or virtual settings. Review our Partnership Agreement for details
Your health and safety matters.
Meeting with a Live Well | Bien Vivre Health Coach is like talking to a peer and you'll never feel like you're being rushed. We're here to listen to your concerns and discuss your goals. Together, we’ll plan strategies and connect you with tools and resources to help you on your path. With the guidance and support of a professional Health Coach, you will be in a winning position to reach your health and wellness goals. Learn more
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About Health Coaches
FAQs
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What is Live Well | Bien Vivre (LWBV)?
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Live Well | Bien Vivre (LWBV) is accessible, bilingual, no charge, professional Health Coaching that will help you plan strategies and connect you with tools and resources to help you on your health and wellness journey.
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Is there a cost?
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No! Live Well | Bien Vivre professional Health Coaching is available at no charge.
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Who can access Live Well | Bien Vivre?
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Anyone 19+ living in the province of New Brunswick who wants to learn how to make healthier lifestyle choices.
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Do I need a referral?
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No. You can book a Live Well | Bien Vivre Health Coach without a referral from a health care provider.
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What's the background and training of a Live Well | Bien Vivre Health Coach?
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All of our Live Well | Bien Vivre Health Coaches have pockets of excellence. Our team includes trained dietitians, kinesiologists, teachers, psychologists, and other professionals with related experience. All of our Live Well | Bien Vivre Health Coaches have undergone extensive training both from recognized Universities and internal customized training.
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Are you a counselor or a therapist?
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No. Live Well | Bien Vivre Health Coaches are not counselors or therapists. Think of a Health Coach as a source of support and guidance for the health and wellness goals you set.
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How can health coaching benefit me?
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The Live Well | Bien Vivre program provides you with a safe space to discuss topics that are often difficult to talk about. The service is completely customized for each client, so that you get the type of help that you need. Your Live Well|Bien Vivre Health Coach will help you plan strategies and connect you with tools and resources to help you reach your health and wellness goals.
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How do I know if it's for me?
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If you want to feel better, or to prevent feeling unwell, this is for you. A Live Well | Bien Vivre Health Coach will also help you with this decision.
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How long can I see a Live Well | Bien Vivre Health Coach?
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This varies… you will have access for as long as you both decide it is needed. On average, clients meet with a Health Coach for 8-10 hours over a period of a few months.
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How and where are sessions held?
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You will meet with your Live Well | Bien Vivre Health Coach in a location that is safe and comfortable. We offer health coaching in HSFNB offices, medical clinics, and community health centres, or virtually via phone or video.
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What is expected of me as a client
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As a client it is up to you to decide what goals you want to work on. It’s also up to you to put in the time and effort to achieve those goals. It’s the role of the Live Well | Bien Vivre Health Coach to help you with the plan to get there. For more information, see our Partnership Agreement.