
Course overview
This intensive NBHWC Approved program guides coaches through essential coaching elements via engaging quests. Participants master core competencies while developing their unique style and preparing for NBHWC certification. Through practical application and expert demonstrations, coaches will develop skills to excel in the digital age. The quest framework fully equips graduates to pass the NBHWC examination and succeed in today's evolving coaching landscape.

Program Overview
$4999
Whether you're starting your coaching career or leveling up, this 20-week course is your all-in-one program. Graduates leave with everything they need to sit for the NBHWC board exam.
The Adventure Begins June 10th
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Prerequisites:
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Associate’s Degree OR
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4,000+ hours of professional work experience
Foundations of Coaching
Learn the fundamentals of behavior change theory, motivational interviewing, and powerful communication skills.
Mental Health Integration
Gain the confidence to recognize red flags, refer ethically, and better understand the mental health needs of clients.
Global Coaching Community
Train alongside passionate peers from around the world who care about mental health and digital well-being.
Skills Assessments
Test your skills through live coaching demonstrations and receive expert, personalized feedback.
Weekly Coaching Labs
Practice every week in structured, supportive environments with real-time feedback.
Expansion Pack: Digital Wellness
Explore how technology affects the brain and behavior, and learn tools to coach clients toward healthier digital habits

7 Levels of Mastery

Your Elemental Guides
Meet Our Core Faculty
Sarah Alves, NBC-HWC
NBC-HWC Consultant & Coaching Curriculum Developer
Sarah Alves is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and a leading curriculum developer at HG Institute (HGI). With over a decade of experience in coaching, mentoring, and leading NBHWC-aligned programs, Sarah plays a pivotal role in shaping HGI’s evidence-based coach training. Her work focuses on training peer supporters and caregivers to thrive in today’s evolving mental health landscape. Outside of HGI, you’ll find her soaking up the sun on long walks or curled up with a book and a cup of tea.
Dragon Ding, LPC
Program Manager, HG Institute
Dragon Ding is the Program Manager at HG Institute (HGI), where he leads the development and onboarding of new coaches. A Licensed Professional Counselor with a background in curriculum design and coach mentorship, Dragon brings deep insight into supporting digital natives and clients navigating feelings of disconnection or liminality. Since joining Healthy Gamer in 2020, he has helped translate clinical insight into actionable training tools for coaches. Dragon lives with his two cats, Billy and Qdoba, and enjoys gaming and volleyball in his spare time.
Alexandra Waxer, LCSW-S
Director, HG Institute
Alexandra Waxer is the Director of HG Institute (HGI), where she leads initiatives that bridge mental health, technology, and professional development. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor with expertise in adolescent mental health, Alexandra’s work focuses on suicide prevention, anxiety, and depression in digitally connected youth. At HGI, she designs continuing education and collaborative care models that unite clinicians, coaches, and peer supporters to meet the needs of a tech-driven generation. Outside of work, Alex reads a lot of fantasy and sci-fi and has an ever-growing collection of half-finished craft projects.
Dr. Alok Kanojia, MD, MPH
Founder, Healthy Gamer and HG Institute
Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K) is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and the founder of Healthy Gamer and HG Institute (HGI). Recognized globally as a leading voice in digital mental health and video game addiction, Dr. K blends clinical expertise with deep insight into the mental health needs of digital natives. His experience spans academic research, policy, and clinical care—ranging from Harvard’s residential addiction treatment programs to training over 600 peer support professionals in resilience practices. At HGI, Dr. K pioneers innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for the next generation of care.
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