- Mark Twain Restoration & Wellness Center
- The 8 Dimensions of Wellness
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The Eight Dimensions of Wellness
As part of our commitment to ensuring that every student is able to flourish and become lifelong contributors toward the societies in which they work and live, a commitment to developing the wellbeing of the whole child is essential. To ensure this commitment is executed, the 8 dimensions of wellness will serve as indicators and instruments through which we cultivate the success of each child/person. This begins with centering the individual stories and experiences of each student (street data), and a recognition and commitment to honoring and restoring their dignity as a person first and a learner second. We will support them by raising their awareness around their wellbeing and equipping them with tools and the knowledge on how to navigate and flourish despite challenges they may encounter both academically, socially, emotionally, and eventually professionally. We challenge students to set short and long term goals and develop their ability to monitor their progress and adjust their behaviors as needed. Given the existing structures, our commitment to the wellness of each student around the eight dimensions does not deviate from existing indicators of growth and performance (Graduate Profile), but rather works in conjunction with, serving as a compass in our journey toward college, career, and life readiness.
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1. Intellectual
- Growing intellectually, maintaining curiosity about all there is to learn, valuing lifelong learning, and responding positively to intellectual challenges
- Expanding knowledge and skills while discovering the potential for sharing your gifts with others
2. Social
- Maintaining healthy relationships, enjoying being with others, developing friendships and intimate relations, caring about others, and letting others care about you
- Contributing to your community
3. Physical
- Caring for your body to stay healthy now and in the future
4. Emotional
- Understanding and respecting your feelings, values, and attitudes
- Appreciating the feelings of others
- Managing your emotions in a constructive way
- Feeling positive and enthusiastic about your life
5. Occupational
- Preparing for and participating in work that provides personal satisfaction and life enrichment that is consistent with your values, goals, and lifestyle
- Contributing your unique gifts, skills, and talents to work that is personally meaningful and rewarding
6. Spiritual
- Finding purpose, value, and meaning in your life with or without organized religion
- Participating in activities that are consistent with your beliefs and values
7. Environmental
- Understanding how your social, natural, and built environments affect your health and well-being
- Being aware of the unstable state of the earth and the effects of your daily habits on the physical environment
- Demonstrating commitment to a healthy planet
8. Financial
- Managing your resources to live within your means, making informed financial decisions and investments, setting realistic goals, and preparing for short-term and long-term needs or emergencies
- Being aware that everyone’s financial values, needs, and circumstances are unique