Intro to Family COM: Health and Wellbeing

Question 1

Define Health

Answer 1

Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity; it is multidimensional

Question 2

Define Communication

Answer 2

“The quality of your life is directly related to the quality of your communication” (John Stewart); how we communicate impacts our health and well-being (vice versa)

Question 3

Explain the interdependence of Family COM and Health

Answer 3

• Family COM and health intersect and influence each other; they are connected and are never separate; they bounce back and forth.
• Family COM affects and reflects our physical and mental health and well-being

Question 4

What are Dr. Hettler’s Six Dimensions of Wellness Model?

Answer 4

1. Occupational: personal satisfaction and enrichment in one’s life through work
2. Physical: the need for regular activity and learning about nutrition; the combination of good exercise and eating habits
3. Social: contributing to one’s environment and community; interdependence between others and nature
4. Intellectual: one’s creative, stimulating mental activities
5. Spiritual: the search for meaning and purpose in existence
6. Emotional: awareness and acceptance of one’s feelings; the degree of feelings about one’s self and life

Question 5

What are the Dimensions of Wellness from the Tree of Well-being?

Answer 5

• Financial: the ability to financially plan and manage expenses
• Physical: opportunities designed to optimize physical wellness
• Nutritional: understanding biological needs and to live a lifestyle of healthy eating
• Spiritual: the search for purpose and meaning in life
• Occupational: personal satisfaction in one’s job/career
• Emotional: ability to identify and manage personal feelings
• Intellectual: brain health and growth via thought-provoking mental activities and engagement
• Environmental: health related to the environment and how it can impact our health

Question 6

What are Dr. Donlin’s Four Wellness Realms?

Answer 6

1. Physical: fitness, fuel, frequency
2. Mental/Emotional: focus, feed, and feeling good
3. Social: family, friends, fellows
4. Spiritual: foundation, faith, freedom