NYAPRS Note: Dr. Peggy Swarbrick, noted developer of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness and Policy Research Associates have collaborated to develop a very timely guide to self-care entitled “Take Charge! A Workbook to Enhance Well-Being with the Eight Dimensions of Wellness”.
The manual “is designed to offer individuals a self-paced, guided exploration of each of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness. With space for responding to written prompts and even coloring, this workbook creates an opportunity for users to get curious about their own wellness strengths and barriers and create action plans for improving personal well-being.
Take Charge! is composed of eight chapters—one for each of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness (emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual). This workbook contains information, ideas, and strategies for helping promote both prevention and recovery. Individuals can use this workbook as part of a personal recovery and wellness journey. Behavioral health organizations will find it valuable to distribute to individuals who receive services and even to staff, who can better serve others with greater attunement to their own wellness.”
Take Charge! is a cost-recovery publication. No profit is being generated through its sale.
Don’t miss Peggy’s and Crystal’s presentation at NYAPRS’ Virtual Annual Conference, “Take Charge! of Your Goals with Wellness Coaching!” on September 24 from 1:30-2:45 pm.
Register today at https://tinyurl.com/y5s5935p .
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Creating Space for Reflection
The New Take Charge! Workbook
by Crystal L. Brandow Policy Research Associates, Inc
When we think about the Eight Dimensions of Wellness, it can be difficult to determine which dimensions we can most benefit from improving at any given time. It may be unclear across the dimensions where in particular we may be thriving, in need of some support, or experiencing real challenges.
Creating the space for reflection on the Eight Dimensions of Wellness and taking an inventory of what is working in that dimension, and what’s not, can help us create action plans for improving overall wellness and well-being.
To help support reflection and the development of well-being and recovery action plans around the Eight Dimensions of Wellness, PRA Well-Being – along with CSPNJ’s Dr. Peggy Swarbrick and other contributors – developed Take Charge! A Workbook to Enhance Well-Being with the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.
A self-guided, self-driven workbook, this product includes an interactive chapter focused on each dimension of wellness. Whether being prompted to reflect on the quality of your health care as part of your physical wellness, or presented the opportunity to create a schedule for focusing on brain games and building skills to support intellectual wellness, Take Charge! creates an opportunity for users to get curious about their own wellness strengths and barriers, and create action plans for improving personal well-being.
This new workbook, released in August 2020, is designed to create a sense of empowerment around our day-to-day wellness choices and our overall well-being.
To learn more about this new workbook, or to order your copy, visit the Policy Research Associates, Inc. product page at https://www.prainc.com/resources/products/