Unit 9 Final Project

I. Introduction

Why is it important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually and physically? What areas do you need to develop to achieve the goals you have for yourself?

            It is important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually, and physically so that they are efficient and knowledgeable in their practices. One cannot teach a professional what he does not know. I need to work on all aspects to be the professional I feel that I should be to adequately lead anyone else.

II. Assessment

How have you assessed your health in each domain? How do you score your wellness spiritually, physically, and psychologically?

            I have assessed my health in each domain by participating and evaluating myself in compared to others in this class. I score my spiritual wellness as a six on a scale of 1-10. I chose a six because I fell that I have fallen in my spirituality, in that, I do not practice or participate like I should or have previously. I would score my physical wellness as a seven on a scale of 1-10. I am in the best physical shape of my life; however, I am not where I would like to be and; therefore, it is always a working progress. I would score my psychological wellness as a six on a scale of 1-10. I feel this is too a working progress and is impossible to be a perfect ten; however, it will be much better after I get my degree.

III. Goal Development

List at least one goal you have for yourself in each area, Physical, Psychological (mental health) and Spiritual.

            My goal in the physical area is to get my body back after pregnancy. My goal in the psychological area is to graduate next year. My goal in the spiritual area is to regain my religious relationship and get more involved in church and community.

IV. Practices for Personal Health

What strategies can you implement to foster growth in each of the following domains: Physical, Psychological, and Spiritual? Provide at least two examples of exercises or practices in each domain. Explain how you will implement each example.

            Strategies for growth in my physical wellness would be to make sure to engage in 30 minutes of physical activity daily and eat healthy meals. Strategies to foster growth psychologically would be to stay on top of homework, lessons, and reading. Spiritual strategies include prayer every day, attending church once a week, and reading my bible frequently.

V. How will you assess your progress or lack of progress in the next six months? What strategies can you use to assist in maintaining your long-term practices for health and wellness?

            I plan to assess my progress in the next six months by doing some self reflection and evaluation. I plan to make a commitment to myself and when I have shown progress reward myself.

Reference

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