Office of Health Education & Promotion

Peter Welch
Wellness Educator/Counselor

Educational Background

Peter Welch, M.A.
Master of Arts in Counseling, University of New Hampshire, May 1987
Certified Pre- and Post-test HIV Counselor

How we approach our work with students:

College is a time filled with choices and possibilities; learning new ways of being in the world, realizing undiscovered parts of yourself, facing unforeseen challenges, and learning from your mistakes. With the intention and hope of reaching your full human potential.

To me, Health Education is about helping students gain new information about healthy living. My goal is to provide students with a mirror to read their own life map for developing the tools necessary to live a healthy life. Seeing life through a lens that provides a healthy view and way of living often takes purposeful patience, listening to our own intuitive knowing about what it means to be healthy, and the courage and understanding that change is a dynamic and challenging process.

Why a student wants to see us:

Here are a few reasons why students would want to see me:

Because you are feeling stressed out and need some help sorting through the challenge of it all.
Because you are in a new relationship and want to learn how to better communicate with your partner.
Because you are asking questions about your own sexual orientation or gender identity.
Because you want to learn how to live a more holistic, well-rounded life.
Because you are a man and want to talk about the challenges of being male in our culture.

How to make an appointment:

Call 862-3823 or visit Health Services, Room 249.

Little known facts about me:

I am an artist.
I am an identical twin.

How we take care of ourselves:

I love being outdoors. I walk the beach, swim, ride my bike, rollerblade, and run. I mediate and do yoga, eat well and get plenty of sleep. I nap when I can, enjoy reading and watching a lot of movies. Spending time with my partner, family, and friends also nourishes my soul. I'm a watercolor painter, and enjoy having this creative outlet in my life.