Social and Economic Vitality believes life coaching is a valuable tool for assisting residents with navigating the social determinants of health.
MINDSET is a 10-week, trauma-informed group life coaching experience designed to help participants achieve goals related to education, employment, finances, mental and physical wellness, housing and civic engagement as outlined in their self-developed life plan.
MINDSET participants attend 10 weekly life coaching sessions focused on building a positive attitude and mindset, develop a life plan, and are connected to resources and opportunities to help make progress toward life goals. After completing the program, participants have the opportunity to continue attending monthly group coaching sessions and educational workshops to help move closer to the fulfillment of life goals.
Success is based on the level of commitment participants bring to the program. While some progress is expected during the initial ten weeks, the goal is for them to build a realistic life plan that they can continue to work on over the next one to five years.
What will participants gain from this experience?
Participating in MINDSET helps:
- Build or maintain a positive mindset to overcome life’s challenges
- Develop a life plan with actionable strategies for improving quality of life
- Connect to information and resources to help make progress on life goals
- Build meaningful relationships with a coach and other community members
- Gain access to additional group coaching sessions and educational workshops to continue growing beyond the first ten weeks
What are participants committing to?
Participants are expected to:
- Actively participate in 10 weekly life coaching sessions
- Develop a life plan, complete with SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic, Time-bound)
- Complete weekly assignments, including working on life plan activities
- Participate in other programs or services recommended by your life coach that will help you make progress on life goals
- Complete any program forms, surveys or assessments
What do I need?
- MINDSET Workbook (provided)
- Access to email, Wi-Fi, and a computer or tablet (a phone will work if needed)
- There is no cost to participate in this program—you just need to be ready and willing to take control of your life!
Helping to create a new MindSET in Wake County
Wake County’s MindSET program can give participants the skills, encouragement and confidence they need to reach their goals. This 10-week life coaching experience offers real-world tools for success through coaching, interactive lessons and strong community support. Participants explore a multitude of topics, such as job readiness, financial wellness and education, among others. Each session is designed to help them take meaningful steps toward a brighter future.
Meet the coaches empowering families
MindSET is led by Youth and Family Engagement Coaches Narda Cerda and Chavone Luke, who bring decades of experience supporting children and families. Cerda is a former Wake County teacher with more than 25 years in general education, special education and family engagement. She is dedicated to helping people recognize their strengths and break through obstacles.
Luke has more than 20 years of experience as a Medicaid worker, parent educator, home visitor and teacher. She fosters a warm, supportive environment where participants feel encouraged to grow, gain confidence and take meaningful steps toward lasting change.
Together, they guide participants through a powerful learning experience that promotes realistic, achievable long-term planning.
A community built for long-term success
MindSET participants attend weekly sessions focused on building a more positive outlook, developing a life plan and connecting to resources that support their long-term goals. After graduation, they can continue attending monthly coaching sessions and workshops. Success depends on commitment; while early progress is expected, the program is designed to support growth over the next several years.