Helping individuals, couples, partners, and families better themselves through innovative approaches, professional expertise, research-informed strategies, and cutting-edge education and training.
Our Mission
100% Virtual Coaching Courses
We proudly offer two virtual coaching courses: Better Path and Back in the Game. These courses can be completed from the comfort of your home and whenever is convenient with your schedule! For more information on our coach offerings, see below or see all coaching information here.
Better Path is a virtual coaching program for professionals looking to develop a Career Action Plan that fully captures strengths, values, and expertise for lifelong career pursuits, goals, and decision making.
It’s more than One-on-One coaching with a professional coach.
Better Path includes:
- Online course content
- Evidence-based assessments
- Exercises
- Live individual and group video sessions
Traditional career coaching can take months before you have a complete Action Plan. Better Path can be completed in as little as 2 weeks or 2 months. Take as little or long as you need, depending on your current scheduling demands. Individual and Group sessions are offered throughout the week, from early in the morning, lunchtime or evening.
If not now…When? Get started today!
“Back in the Game” is designed to support athletes in the following areas: sports performance, recovery from injury, and addiction/mental health. We accomplish this by providing individual and group coaching sessions that focus on education, prevention, and skill development. “Back in the Game” was developed by Rob Bumbaco, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and former division 1 athlete. During his time playing competitive hockey Rob noticed a lack of services available to athletes to address these specific needs. He is now able to speak to athletes and help them develop the tools necessary to achieve optimal performance while reducing the risk of developing mental health or addiction issues.
Back in the Game includes:
- Online course content
- Live video sessions
- Peer support
- Monthly talks from former NHL great Kevin Stevens
We Will Help You
Counseling
Provide counseling services to individuals, groups, families, or couples either in-person or virtually.
Consulting
Workshops, continuing education, and conference presentations are all available by the professionals at The Better Institute.
What Our Clients Say
“I have the freedom to set my own goals, and sharing them with Jody gives me a sense of relaxed accountability that has motivated me to achieve more than I ever thought possible in such a short time. With Jody’s guidance I am beginning to focus more in all areas of my life and break down the personal barriers that have been standing in my way.”
Melissa B.
“I came to Rob to help sort through my feelings after an affair that had compromised my marriage. He helped elicit my feelings, and deal with emotional issues while all the while making me feel comfortable, safe and relaxed. Rob has a unique calm demeanor that when combined with his depth of therapeutic experience creates a environment ripe for emotional healing. Although my visits are less frequent… I will continue my occasional emotional tune-ups with Rob”
Chris
“Robin is an excellent counselor! She is extremely knowledgeable and eager when giving the appropriate advice to her clients. She is also extremely patient and mindful of offering suggestions to her clients that she feels may be beneficial for their progress. If not, she is willing to brainstorm alternatives. Overall, Robin is very warm and friendly, and I’m glad we were able to match with one another!”
Sue
“We can’t thank Rob enough for all the help he has given our family. He is very compassionate and will fight for what he believes is best for his client. We hope you will have the same success with Rob as we had.”
Phil
“Coaching has been a truly fulfilling experience. Jody motivates and supports me to make real changes in my thoughts and actions. More importantly, she holds me accountable to actually make those changes. Her warmth and empathy allows me to feel completely comfortable in the coaching relationship.”
Jarie C.
“Robin always has advice and input that really helps me. She suggests different ways of honing in on a problem to come up with solutions and is a great resource. I’m very good at having big ideas but she is able to help me break them down into manageable steps to reach goals!”