Looking at Health and Wellness from a Multi Dimensional Perspective Presented by: Michael Thomas, Health Education Coordinator Michelle Levine, Counselor Scott Plymale, Grace Magill Project Consultant

OUTLINE Context Context Mission Statement, Primary Outcome, & Supporting Objectives Mission Statement, Primary Outcome, & Supporting Objectives The Wellness Committee & Student Committee The Wellness Committee & Student Committee Six Dimensions of Health and Wellness Six Dimensions of Health and Wellness Large and Small Systems Large and Small Systems Evaluation Process Evaluation Process Possible Interventions Possible Interventions Stressed Out Students Overview Stressed Out Students Overview

MISSION STATEMENT In keeping with the Jesuit mission of supporting the needs of the whole person, the mission of the St. Ignatius Health and Wellness Program is to foster adolescent well-being by creating an Ignatian school culture that encourages healthy lifestyle strategies for all students.

PRIMARY OUTCOME In order to better assist student achievement of ESLRs, students will be equipped with up-to- date information in a wide range of topics so that they may make positive, educated choices that allow them to create a healthy emotional and physical lifestyle. In order to better assist student achievement of ESLRs, students will be equipped with up-to- date information in a wide range of topics so that they may make positive, educated choices that allow them to create a healthy emotional and physical lifestyle.

SUPPORTING OBJECTIVES Identify school-wide health and wellness needs. Identify school-wide health and wellness needs. Educate and provide services for students in all identified areas of health and wellness. Educate and provide services for students in all identified areas of health and wellness. Educate and provide resources for parents in order to ensure that students are being supported at home. Educate and provide resources for parents in order to ensure that students are being supported at home. Provide training for teachers in areas of adolescent social, physical, and emotional well-being. Provide training for teachers in areas of adolescent social, physical, and emotional well-being. Promote partnerships with outside agencies. Promote partnerships with outside agencies.

PhysicalEmotional SocialSpiritual Intellectual Safety& Prevention Systemic Individual Program

Large and Small Systems Understanding how the parts influence the whole. Understanding how the parts influence the whole. Examining the health and wellness of a community. Examining the health and wellness of a community. Individual vs. Program vs. System Individual vs. Program vs. System Examining areas for improvement Examining areas for improvement

Trying to Understand Building on institutional knowledge and work already completed by the Health and Wellness Committee. Building on institutional knowledge and work already completed by the Health and Wellness Committee. Survey a pilot group using a gap survey Survey a pilot group using a gap survey The survey compares “ideal” with “current circumstances” The survey compares “ideal” with “current circumstances” Helps prioritize and focus intervention efforts. Helps prioritize and focus intervention efforts. Helps monitor effectiveness of the program and outcomes. Helps monitor effectiveness of the program and outcomes.

Step II After gathering the results of the pilot survey the program staff can begin to “digest” the outcomes with the pilot group. After gathering the results of the pilot survey the program staff can begin to “digest” the outcomes with the pilot group. The Student Health and Wellness Committee would make an ideal pilot group. The Student Health and Wellness Committee would make an ideal pilot group. Allows program staff to determine the relevance of survey questions and generate discussion about holistic wellness models. Allows program staff to determine the relevance of survey questions and generate discussion about holistic wellness models.

Extending it beyond the Norm Using what we learned from the pilot group. Using what we learned from the pilot group. Extending the survey to the students, faculty, administrators and teachers. Extending the survey to the students, faculty, administrators and teachers. Greatest outcome when all stakeholders participate. Greatest outcome when all stakeholders participate. By using these surveys, the “gap” between ideal vs. current situation will become evident. By using these surveys, the “gap” between ideal vs. current situation will become evident.

Continuum of Services Offered Individual and Family Therapy Individual and Family Therapy Case Management Case Management Behavior coaching Behavior coaching Social Skills Groups Social Skills Groups Youth and Family Outreach Youth and Family Outreach Family Conferencing Family Conferencing Educational Therapy Educational Therapy Grace Magill Wellness Project Grace Magill Wellness Project Literacy Literacy Teacher Training Teacher Training PIP PIP School consultation School consultation Secondary Primary Tertiary

Building on Great Things Understanding what has been done and moving forward with the knowledge Understanding what has been done and moving forward with the knowledge Linking Edgewood Center Resources with the School Based Health and Wellness Program Linking Edgewood Center Resources with the School Based Health and Wellness Program Fantastic work continues Fantastic work continues Student Health and Wellness Committee, Faculty, and Administration Student Health and Wellness Committee, Faculty, and Administration Stressed Out Students Program Stressed Out Students Program

Wellness - Social The social dimension encourages contributing to one's environment and community. The social dimension encourages contributing to one's environment and community. Emphasizes the interdependence between others and nature. Emphasizes the interdependence between others and nature. Awareness of our importance in society as well as the impact we have on multiple environments. Awareness of our importance in society as well as the impact we have on multiple environments. Actively taking part in improving our world by encouraging healthier living and initiating better communication with those around you. Actively taking part in improving our world by encouraging healthier living and initiating better communication with those around you.

Wellness- Spiritual The spiritual dimension recognizes our search for meaning and purpose in human existence. The spiritual dimension recognizes our search for meaning and purpose in human existence. Developing a deep appreciation for the depth and expanse of life and natural forces that exist in the universe. Developing a deep appreciation for the depth and expanse of life and natural forces that exist in the universe. Acknowledging that we may experience many feelings of doubt, despair, fear, disappointment and dislocation as well as feelings of pleasure, joy, happiness and discovery - these are all important experiences and components to your search and will be displayed in the value system we will adapt to bring meaning to your existence. Acknowledging that we may experience many feelings of doubt, despair, fear, disappointment and dislocation as well as feelings of pleasure, joy, happiness and discovery - these are all important experiences and components to your search and will be displayed in the value system we will adapt to bring meaning to your existence. Our actions become more consistent with your beliefs and values, resulting in a "world view." Our actions become more consistent with your beliefs and values, resulting in a "world view."

Wellness - Occupational The occupational dimension recognizes personal satisfaction and enrichment in one's life through work. The occupational dimension recognizes personal satisfaction and enrichment in one's life through work. Related to one's attitude about one's work. Related to one's attitude about one's work. Contribute our unique gifts, skills and talents to work that is both personally meaningful and rewarding. Contribute our unique gifts, skills and talents to work that is both personally meaningful and rewarding. Convey our values through our involvement in activities that are gratifying. Convey our values through our involvement in activities that are gratifying. The choice of profession, job satisfaction, career ambitions, and personal performance are all important components of our path's terrain. The choice of profession, job satisfaction, career ambitions, and personal performance are all important components of our path's terrain.

Wellness - Physical The physical dimension recognizes the need for regular physical activity. The physical dimension recognizes the need for regular physical activity. Optimal wellness is met through the combination of good exercise and eating habit. Optimal wellness is met through the combination of good exercise and eating habit. Understanding and appreciating the relationship between sound nutrition and how our body performs. Understanding and appreciating the relationship between sound nutrition and how our body performs. The physical benefits of looking good and feeling terrific most often lead to the psychological benefits of enhanced self-esteem, self-control, determination and a sense of direction. The physical benefits of looking good and feeling terrific most often lead to the psychological benefits of enhanced self-esteem, self-control, determination and a sense of direction.

Wellness - Intellectual The intellectual dimension recognizes one's creative, stimulating mental activities. The intellectual dimension recognizes one's creative, stimulating mental activities. Expanding our knowledge and skills while discovering our potential for sharing their gifts with others. Expanding our knowledge and skills while discovering our potential for sharing their gifts with others. Cherishing intellectual growth and stimulation. Cherishing intellectual growth and stimulation. Exploring issues related to problem solving, creativity, and learning. As we develop our intellectual curiosity, we will actively strive to expand and challenge our mind with creative endeavors. Exploring issues related to problem solving, creativity, and learning. As we develop our intellectual curiosity, we will actively strive to expand and challenge our mind with creative endeavors.

Wellness - Emotional The emotional dimension recognizes awareness and acceptance of our feelings. The emotional dimension recognizes awareness and acceptance of our feelings. Emotional wellness includes the degree to which we feel positive and enthusiastic about ourselves and life. Emotional wellness includes the degree to which we feel positive and enthusiastic about ourselves and life. The capacity to manage our feelings and related behaviors including the realistic assessment of our limitations, development of autonomy, and ability to cope effectively with stress. The capacity to manage our feelings and related behaviors including the realistic assessment of our limitations, development of autonomy, and ability to cope effectively with stress. Awareness of, and accepting a wide range of feelings in ourselves and others is essential to wellness. We’ll be able to arrive at personal choices and decisions based upon the synthesis of feelings, thoughts, philosophies, and behavior. Awareness of, and accepting a wide range of feelings in ourselves and others is essential to wellness. We’ll be able to arrive at personal choices and decisions based upon the synthesis of feelings, thoughts, philosophies, and behavior.

Wellness – Emotional cont. Live and work independently while realizing the importance of seeking and appreciating the support and assistance of others. Live and work independently while realizing the importance of seeking and appreciating the support and assistance of others. Form interdependent relationships with others based upon a foundation of mutual commitment, trust and respect. Form interdependent relationships with others based upon a foundation of mutual commitment, trust and respect. Take on challenges, take risks, and recognize conflict as being potentially healthy. Take on challenges, take risks, and recognize conflict as being potentially healthy.

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