Self-care model paper
Witmer and Sweeny (1992) developed the Wellness PIES model to help individuals practice balance and wellness. There are 5 areas in the original wellness model:
- Physical- refers to appropriate nutrition and exercise
- Emotional- refers to emotion regulation, identifying and responding to affective experiences in an age-appropriate fashion. Also includes stress management
- Intellectual- refers to cognitive stimulation
- Social- refers to networks of support, social engagement and connections
- Spiritual- refers to aesthetics, beauty, creativity, and imagination
Journaling in each area provides a method for tracking wellness. Students are encouraged to journal and to pay close attention to periods in which wellness is more challenging to maintain.
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Emotional- ____________________________________________________________________
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Spiritual- _____________________________________________________________________
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