Intro and Frameworks of Wellness Flashcards
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definition of health
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- a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence or presence of disease
- need a more wholistic model
- how it applies depends on the person and their situation
2
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well-being
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- a good or satisfactory condition of existence
- a state characterized by health, happiness, and prosperity
- welfare
3
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definition of wellness
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- an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence
4
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3 tenets of definition of wellness
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1) wellness is a conscious, self-directed and evolving process of achieving full potential
2) wellness is multidimensional and holistic, encompassing lifestyle, mental and spiritual well-being, and the environment
3) wellness is positive and affirming
5
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6 dimensions of wellness
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- social
- intellectual
- spiritual
- physical
- environmental
- occupational
6
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social wellness
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- contributes to community by promoting a healthy living environment, encouraging effective communication, and preserving beauty of nature
- lives in harmony with others
- works for mutual respect and cooperation
- active in society
7
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social cognition
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- the capacity to think about and make sense of other people and ourselves
8
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human super powers
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- self-consciousness
- imagination
- mentalizing (interpret human behaviour)
9
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intellectual wellness
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- commitment to lifelong learning
- self-directed behaviour
- about feeding our brains good ideas and being curious
- fixed and growth mindset
10
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fixed mindset
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- avoid challenges
- gives up easily due to obstacles
- sees effort as fruitless
- ignores useful feedback
- threatened by others success
11
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growth mindset
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- embrace challenges
- persistent despite obstacle
- sees effort as a path to mastery
- learns from criticism
- inspired by others success
12
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spiritual wellness
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- question the meaning of life and your purpose in life
- appreciation for what cannot be understood
- tolerating opposite that exist within you
- having faith in a higher power or being religious
- recognize and accept differences
13
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physical wellness
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- invest time each week in pursuit of endurance, flexibility, and strength
- taking responsibility and care for minor illness
- knowing when medical attention is necessary
- understand relationship between nutrition and function of body
- ability to do everything you want to do
- accomplish ADLs
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emotional wellness
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- aware of and accepting of feelings and emotions
- able to manage feelings
- self-aware and self-accepting
- aware of personal limitations
- willing to accept challenges and take risks
- general positive approach to life
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occupational wellness
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- contributes unique skills to work that is meaningful and rewarding (fair compensation)
- involvement in activities that are personally rewarding and make a contribution to well-being of community
