The document discusses the concept of whole-person wellness as presented by Jan Montague, President of Whole-Person Wellness. Whole-person wellness is described as a multidimensional approach that promotes positive health and quality of life across emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual, and vocational dimensions. The document provides an overview of these dimensions and discusses concepts like behavior change stages, wellness drivers, and creating a personalized wellness plan. The overall goal is to make whole-person wellness a reality by taking an intentional and purposeful approach to well-being.

1. LET’S MAKE WHOLE- PERSON WELLNESS HAPPEN!
Jan Montague, President

2. Whole-Person Wellness
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It is good to have an end to journey towards, but it is the journey that matters in the end.
Ursula Leguin, 1929
American Writer
What It IS
•Approach, philosophy, lens
•Structure, plan, system
•What we want!
What It Is NOT
•Class, program, service, test
•What we don’t want

3. Whole-Person Wellness
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Multidimensional, positive health leading to a satisfying quality of life and a sense of well-being
Jan Montague

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Perception & Perspective
Environment
Role Models
Behavior Change
Resiliency & Reserve

5. Behavior Change
Pre-contemplation
not ready to change
Contemplation
thinking about changing
Preparation
ready to change
Action
making changes now
Maintenance
on-track
Relapse
The Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change. Drs. James Prochaska, C.C. DeClemente, & J. C. Norcross. In Search Of How People Change. American Psychologist, 47 1102-1114. (1992)
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7. Emotional Wellness
The emotional dimension emphasizes an awareness and acceptance of one’s feelings. It reflects the degree to which an individual feels positive and enthusiastic about one’s self and life. This dimension involves the capacity to manage feelings and behaviors; accept one’s self unconditionally; assess strengths and limitations; develop autonomy; and cope with stress.
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8. Intellectual Wellness
The intellectual dimension promotes the use of one’s mind to create a better understanding and appreciation of oneself and others. It involves one’s ability to think creatively and rationally. This dimension encourages individuals to intentionally engage their mind and to expand their knowledge and skill base through a variety of resources and cultural activities.
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9. Physical Wellness
The physical dimension promotes healthy lifestyle habits and encourages participation in activities for cardiovascular endurance, muscular strengthening, balance, and flexibility and a balanced diet. The physical dimension engages individuals in activities that lead to high-level wellness, personal safety, proactive self-care, confidence in body image and age, and the appropriate use of the medical system.
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10. Social Wellness
The social dimension emphasizes the creation and maintenance of healthy relationships and harmony within the family. To be socially well, individuals respect themselves and others; value differences; connect with people, pets, and nature; interact with the environment; welcome others; create, nurture, and maintain relationships by talking, listening, and sharing interests.
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11. Spiritual Wellness
The spiritual dimension is a personal matter involving values and beliefs that provide a purpose in our lives. While different individuals may have different views of what spiritualism is, it is generally considered to be the search for meaning and purpose in human existence, leading one to strive for a state of harmony with oneself and others while working to balance inner needs with the rest of the world (National Wellness Institute).
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12. Vocational Wellness
The vocational dimension emphasizes the importance of giving and receiving. It is the process of determining and achieving personal and occupational interests through meaningful activities. This dimension encourages goal setting for one’s personal enrichment. Vocational wellness is linked to the creation of a positive attitude about personal and/or professional development (National Wellness Institute).
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13. National Wellness Institute
Questions to assess the degree to which wellness is incorporated into an approach or program:
1.Does this help people achieve their full potential?
2.Does this recognize and address the whole person (multi-dimensional approach)?
3.Does this affirm and mobilize people’s positive qualities and strengths?
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14. Personal Wellness “Drivers”
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Intentional
Helpless
Helpful
Hopeless
Hopeful
Drained
Energized
Visualizing Illness
Visualizing Wellness
Unknowing

15. Perception and Perspective
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16. Resiliency and Reserve
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17. Wellness Awareness
What are you doing to be well?
What Stage of Behavior?
Are you avoiding certain dimensions?
Identify “tiny” action steps.
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18. Think Well, Act Well, Be Well
Words become Thoughts,
Thoughts become Actions,
Actions become Identity.
What We Know,
What We Value,
What We Do =
Who We Are
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19. Intentional & Purposeful
Am
Maintenance
Do
Action
Value
Preparation
Know
Contemplation
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20. Resources
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21. NationalWellness.org
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22. Create a Plan
Intentionally choose to be “Well” in each moment.
Find short-term incentives consistent with long-term objectives.
Recognize the “tiny” things add up to well-being.
www.wbfinder.com
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Jan Montague | President 949-468-9201| jmontague.wpwi@gmail.com