WELLNESS
DEFINITIONS
SELF-CARE
NURSING
STRESS MANAGEMENT
100

Your own current state of psychological wellness.

What is mental health?

100

A continuum of caring strategies implemented by the individual to restore balance and a sense of wellbeing within themselves which keeps the individual motivated and invested in their current practice.

What is self-care?

100

This suggested group self-care activity is the process through which the student learns to move energy that feels uncomfortable.

What is movement?

100

Creating a healthy work environment is key. Because a unit's ________ can play a pivotal role in a nurse's stress.

What is culture?

100

Running, jogging, and playing sports would be an example of this.

What is exercise?

200

As a nurse, I recognize the need of __________ in making me a resilient member of my profession.

What is self-care?

200

This term was coined by Fredenberger. 

It is chronic fatigue/stress as a result of biological, psychological, social, sexual, and spiritual, exhaustion resulting from limited resources, lack of healthy coping mechanisms, insufficient manpower, and/or meaningful support systems.

What is burnout?

200

This suggested group self-care activity has been a part of many ancient traditions where individuals are invited to become a part of a collaborative whole.

What is sacred circle?

200

I will be successful on my unit when my tasks, knowledge and experiences help me to achieve my _______.

What is goal?

200

You may do this when you hear a joke and it helps reduce stress.

What is laugh?

300

It is important to find our _______ of balance.

What is center?

300
As nurses, it is vital that we find our center of _________.

What is balance?

300

This suggested group self-care activity is the practice that connects you energetically with the earth's core.

What is grounding?

300

It is vital to have a great work-life balance. Getting enough _________ on both the days that you work and the days that you are off is crucial!

What is sleep?

300

If you write in this, it can help reduce stress.

What is journal?

400

Mental health is affected by the state of your _____________, your relationships and your spirituality.

What is physical body?

400

It is crucial to become aware of who we are and how our internal _________ informs our reality.

What is environment?

400

This suggested group self-care activity is an intuitive process to introduce the student to their internal environment.

What is soul collage?

400

As a nurse, we must have an ideal self-rating in order to manage our stress. This means finding the right balance between our ___________life and our _____________life.

What is personal life and professional life?

400

This is one signature strength. Being in touch with one's emotions; also known as having a high emotional _____.

What is IQ?

500

Becoming aware of who we are and how our internal _____________ informs our reality is very important.

What is environment?

500

The effects of compassion: What is another term for vicarious trauma?

What is compassion fatigue?

500

Task, __________, and avoidance are all types of coping to help an individual with self care.

What is emotional?

500

Name Benner's Five Filters.....

Novice

Advanced Beginner

Competent

Proficient

Expert

500

Name at least 3 signature strengths that help us manage our stress.

What is....

žCuriosity

žLove of Learning

žThink Open-mindedly

žIngenuity/Practical

žSocial/Emotion IQ

žPerspective

žCourage

žPerseverance

žDiligence

žIntegrity

žKind/Generous

žHope

žIntegrity

žKind/Generous

žLoving

žFair

žLeadership

žSelf-control

žSpirituality

žEnthusiasm

žForgiving

žAppreciate excellence

žHumor

žGratitude