THE FIVE ELEMENTS WELLNESS

PHYSICAL WELLNESS “All of the things your parents did for/told you to do…” Diet Regular Exercise Dental and vision exams Immunizations Avoidance of tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, drugs, environmental contaminants, risky sexual behavior.

EMOTIONAL WELLNESS Understanding your personal feelings Expressing them appropriately Knowing/accepting your limitations Adjusting to change Coping with stress Enjoying life Being optimistic

SOCIAL WELLNESS Shows concern for others Shows fairness and affection Has respect for others Communicates and interacts well with others Shares ideas Is honest and loyal Has friends with common interests

MENTAL/INTELLECTUAL Promoted by being creative, logical curious, and open-minded Uses common sense Learns from mistakes Questions and evaluates situations Is flexible and creative in problem solving

SPIRITUAL WELLNESS Uses values, ethics, and morals to find meaning, direction, and purpose to life. Believes in a higher authority Observes religious practices

HOLISTIC HEALTH Physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being is met by treating the whole body, mind and spirit.

ALTERNATIVE/COMPLEMENTARY Acupuncture – Ancient Chinese practice Stimulates balance of energy flow by addressing specific areas (pathways) in the body.

ALTERNATIVE/COMPLEMENTARY Chiropractic Medicine A Chiropractictor is a health care professional that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health “Adjusts” patients to open blood flow channels and relieve pressure.

ALTERNATIVE/COMPLEMENTARY Herbal or Botanical Medicine Uses plants, herbs, stems, extract of plant roots, seeds, flowers, and leaves to treat and prevent illnesses by strengthening the immune system.

ALTERNATIVE/COMPLEMENTARY Pet Therapy Uses trained animals to help individuals overcome physical limitations, socialize, increase self-esteem, and lower stress levels and blood pressure.

ALTERNATIVE/COMPLEMENTARY Therapeutic Horseback riding/Equine Therapy Uses the care and riding of horses to promote and enhance physical, emotional, social, cognitive, behavioral and educational skills for people who have disabilities, trauma, or addiction.

ALTERNATIVE/COMPLEMENTARY Play therapy is a form of counseling or psychotherapy that uses play to communicate with and help people, especially children, to prevent or resolve psychosocial challenges. This is thought to help them towards better social integration, growth and development, emotional modulation, and trauma resolution.

ALTERNATIVE/COMPLEMENTARY Drum Therapy Drumming Therapy taps into layers of the mind and body that other modalities cannot. Studies have shown that repetitive drumming changes brain wave activity, inducing a state of calm and focused awareness.