Whole Health and Wellness; Ethics Flashcards
SAMHSA’s 8 Dimensions of Wellness
- Emotional
- Environmental
- Financial
- Intellectual
- Occupational
- Physical
- Social
- Spiritual
8 Dimensions of Wellness
Emotional
Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships.
8 Dimensions of Wellness
Environmental
Good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being
8 Dimensions of Wellness
Financial
Satisfaction with current and future financial situations.
8 Dimensions of Wellness
Physical
Recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods and sleep
8 Dimensions of Wellness
Social
Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well developed support system
8 Dimensions of Wellness
Spiritual
Expanding our sense of purpose and meaning in life.
Whole Health and Wellness Research shows…
- Individuals with mental illnesses and addictions often have shorter life spans than people without those diagnoses.
- Side effects of meds – obesity, diabetes
*Need to address whole health and wellness – mind, body and soul
Research on Whole Health and Wellness and Peers…
*Effectiveness of peer support in addressing serious physical health issues such as diabetes.
*HARP research study showed that peer support helped individuals
– Increase self management skills
– increase adherence to medication
– more likely to utilize primary care medical services
SMART Goals
Specific
Measurable
Attainable/Achievable
Realistic/Relevant
Timely
Ethics definition
a set of PRINCIPLES and VALUES of conduct governing an individual or group.
Difference between a clinician’s code of ethics and the one followed by Peer Specialists
Degree of self disclosure or disclosure of personal information between professional and individual served.
Ethics of peer relationship…
Based on MUTUALITY and FRIENDLINESS, but peer friendships are different than regular friendships.
Primary reason Peer Specialists lose their job
*Failing to follow code of ethics for Peer Specialist.
* Using “power” to exploit individual served for gain – financial, sexual or emotional gain.
Traits of a purely friendship based peer relationship (1-4)
- The contact is primarily for pleasure and companionship.
- Neither of the two people is in positions of responsibility for helping the other.
- No specific skill or knowledge is required.
- Interaction is between peers who are often of the same social status.