Dimensions of Wellness
The 6 stages of change
What are pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and relapse?
A healthy body. Good physical health habits. Nutrition, exercise, and appropriate health care
What makes up the physical dimension of wellness
Expressing your feelings, enjoying life, coping with stress
What is Emotional Wellness?
Cognitive/Experiential, Behavioural
What are the two different processes called?
"Our ability to direct our behavior and control our impulses so that we meet certain standards, achieve certain goals, or reach certain ideals”
What is Self-Regulation?
I will change, just not yet
What is an example of pre-contemplation?
Nutrition
Do you have access to fresh, healthy food?
Joining a support group
What is self care?
“I consider the view that my behaviour can be harmful to the people around me or to the environment."
What is Environmental Reevaluation?
The key to wellness
What are habits?
This is harder than I thought it would be, I'm not sure if I'll make it.
What is an example of action?
Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
Are you reaching out to family or friends instead of using substances when you are going through a tough time?
Challenges are opportunities for growth
What are feelings/emotions?
Societal norms and policies have shifted towards support and advocacy for the behaviour change they are considering
What is Social Liberation
Participating in activities that are consistent with your beliefs and values
What is the Spiritual Dimension?
The new behavior becomes automatic and habitual.
What does it mean to maintain something?
Storing medications properly
What is medication safety?
Writing a journal
What is a feelings/emotions resource?
“I acknowledge myself and celebrate when I have successes in my behaviour change efforts”
What is an example of a reward?
Demonstrating a commitment to a healthy planet
What is the Environmental Dimension
A one time "slip" into the old behavior
What is a relapse?
Getting 8 hours of sleep every night
What is sleep?
Finding an outlet for physical activity
What is a self-care resource?
Substituting new ways of thinking and positive self-talk for old beliefs and automatic thoughts
What is Countering