Introduction:

The reason I feel that a health and wellness professional should develop psychologically, spiritually, and physically is that when we, as a professional, are showing passion in our work by displaying “our work”, it shows the patient/client that we truly care and want the best results and know how to distinguish what way to go. Also, we need to have the presence of an open heart and own the presence of a clear and unconditioned mind. The integral approach to health is the compass that orients and guides us towards an innovative and expansive healing process. This can be done by following the five guiding principles: holistic, evolutionary, intentional, person-centered and dynamic. Psychospiritual flourishing is the most undeveloped aspect of our lives (Dacher, 2006). It is a principal source of modern day epidemics of mental suffering and premature disease. Also, the development of our inner life is the most unique and precious gift to have as humans. If we choose to dismiss this development, we will ignore the final aim of human life; it’s the opportunity to alleviate needless suffering and to hold on to health, happiness, and wholeness. That’s why it’s important to involve this flourishing as a major part of our lives. The area’s I need to develop to achieve my goals are my abilities to be able to release tension and stress at the end of my day. I’m having my meditation periods as way of release, but maybe I need to do some sort of exercise with it as well.

Assessment:

~Spiritually: I have become one with the meaning of life for myself and am tolerant of the beliefs of others, than close minded and become intolerant. I live each day in a way that is consistent with my values and beliefs than to do otherwise and feel untrue to myself. I am happy to say that my higher power has helped me realize what I want in life and to pray for others who need help spiritually, physically, and emotionally. My religious faith, values, beliefs, principle’s, and morals define my spiritually. I give it a score of “9”.

~Physically: I have started eating right and even started exercising. The physical exertion has been tough, but feels good at the same time. It’s been kind of addicting. I think that goes along with my psychological health as well. The feeling of being able to hit my goals of eating right and exercise has led me to feel better about myself and the results are my prize. I give it a score of “8”.

~Psychologically: Well as I stated above the exercise has been great. I have more energy and have been wanting to go out more. My stress level has been lowered allot. The ways I think, feel and act determines how I how I handle stress, relate to others, and make my daily choices, so I know when to adjust my attitude when I’m feeling down and am able to recognize them now. I give it a score of “8”.

Goal Development:

Physical: Is that I keep up with my exercise routine and not fall out of habit. To keep my goal at hand.

Psychological: To remember that if I let myself fall under (moods), I will have lost my ability to be able handle a situation positively and grow from it.

Spiritual: My one goal for this area is not that big, but just remember that I can give my problems to my higher power when I am unable to manage them. It helps me feel reassured that it will work itself out in the end and to stay positive.

Practices for Personal Health:

Physical: To foster growth in this domain I will keep a schedule in my exercise plan and move on when it starts to get easy and not give up. Examples: I will move on to other exercises when I get exhausted of the same ones with boredom and I will watch my eating habits and make sure I get a balanced meal each day and practicing this on my daughter will help keep me on track.

Psychological: To foster growth in this domain I will try watch my stress levels and know that it may be stormy now, but it never rains forever. Examples: I will recognize my behavior and be able to reconfigure my actions.

Spiritual: To foster growth in this domain I will keep an open mind. Examples: I will remember that I need to make time to relax, and meditate. Also, my values guide my decisions and actions, so I am comfortable with what my higher power has prepared for me. It helps me to make the right decisions in life.

Commitment:

I will assess my progress or lack of progress by my demeanor. I will be able to distinguish how I’m coping with everyday situations by how I’m behaving, thinking and coping. Either I will have an open mind about life or I will be intolerant. My demeanor is my cheat sheet. The strategies I will use to assist me in maintaining my long-term practices for health and wellness would be to keep integral health as a stepping stone to pull me into inner healing and peace. To keep that vision of health from the mind, body and soul.

Dacher, E.S. (2006). Integral health: The path to human flourishing. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic Health Publications

The 2 practices that i chose are the "loving kindness" and the "subtle mind" exercise. These have taught me to release all my thoughts and stressors that i have acquired through out the day or week. They help me focus on just one thing rather then trying to sort out all my thoughts at once. It has also shown me that i can not fix all my problems that i have no control over and if i just release them and let go, it will sort itself out later. Also my relaxation at night is so much more at ease now. I can actually fall asleep at a decent hour rather then tossing and turning from all the thoughts of "what do i need to" and what did i not do" clouding my mind. I can honestly say that allot of my migraine episodes have lowered and my patience is higher.
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I usually do some sort of meditation at night before bedtime, but after my homework. It helps me rid my mind and body of the the stressor's that came along with that day and helps me fall asleep easier. In the past ive always had a hard time releasing my bad vibes and energies at bedtime or even just my thoughts that conquer my brain. It has helped me release tension and thoughts that boggle my mind, body and spirit. It has also shown me that i can be at peace with myself and to just let things go that i have no control over.

"One can not lead another where one has not gone himself" means to me that a healthcare professional has to show his patients that he truly believes and represent in his work. The healthcare professional needs to show passion in his work. Also, he needs to practice it as well because how can he teach and show his patients the results with nothing to go by, except what he read in a book. I had this roommate who once told me that she once had a parenting coach that had no children. She had a hard time with this because she felt that her parenting coach really didn't know if the "solution" worked, it was just a simple text explanation. So in other words, i feel that if i, as a Health and Wellness Educator, practice what i teach i will have a closer relationship with my patients and they will know that they can trust me and know that the results will be real.
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The exercise and assessment process is a real nice way of letting things go. It taught me that if you let the universe have the problems that have been bugging about other people, you will be allot happier. The exercise really helped me understand that if i acknowledge that i can become one with other people as well as myself, my relationships will last longer, romantically and emotionally. The assessment couldn't have come at a more perfect time. My life right now is so chaotic and i realized that if i just take each problem and break it up into what can be fixed now, i wont be so stressed by the future.  Also, ive realized that everything will work itself out in the end and i just need remember that. It may be stormy now, but it never rains forever!!

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Well i just want to say that this unit is very relaxing. The recording was slow at first, but the breathing was very peaceful. I had to wait till my daughter was in bed to start or else there would be background noise that i would have a hard time getting past. I loved the sound of the ocean in the background and the ladies voice was soothing.

#1 A) Physical Wellbeing-7
     B) Spiritual Wellbeing-7
     C) Psychological well being-7
Why: I feel that i have a pretty good sense of well being in my life. im pretty easy going and try not to let my life be surrounded by stress and anxiety and people who create it.

#2 Goals: My goals would be to incorporate some stress relieving exercise, yoga, meditation and some acupuncture to relieve me of the stress that comes along with everyday anxieties. (school, children, money).

#3 Activities and exercise: I need to make a goal oriented schedule to follow to make sure i will make time to do the things i need to and allow myself some self-care. (mentioned above).

#4 The recording was so relaxing. I almost fell asleep! I really like these, because it helps me to learn to relax and not think about the things that has been racking my brain all day long.

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These relaxation techniques were great. I was unaware that 80% of a persons blood resided in the GI tract. It was nice to sit and relax and have him walk me through the process. His voice was even relaxing. It would be so nice to try this after a long day.