S A N D I E G O Brian Murray, MD Director, Student Health Services Reina Juarez, PhD Director, Psychological and Counseling Services Dave Koch, Director, Campus Recreation Father John Paul Forte, Center for Ethics and Spirituality Jerry Phelps, PhD Psychologist, Psychological and Counseling Services The UCSD Wellness Center Initiative: A Transdisciplinary and Holistic Approach
UC San Diego Wellness Center Initiative
The Need Increasing numbers of students with preexisting health conditions Enrollment growth without commensurate staff growth or infrastructure Recognition that a university education includes learning lifelong wellness practices The need for efficient and holistic services
Wellness is holistic Integrating all aspects of student life
UC San Diego Wellness Center
VISION Promote the: flourishing of students and their university community Intellectual Psychosocial Physical Spiritual
MISSION To promote the well being of UCSD students through an integrative approach by fostering lifelong intellectual, psychosocial, physical and spiritual wellness and advocating for healthy practices throughout the campus, curricula and community.
PSYCHOSOCIAL WELLNESS Psychological & Counseling Services
PHYSICAL WELLNESS Recreation Programs and Services
PHYSICAL WELLNESS Health Education and Nutrition
SPIRITUAL WELLNESS Center for Ethics and Spirituality
BENEFITS For Students One-stop shopping for wellness services Integrated programs addressing holistic needs -- Mind/Body/Spirit Educational & Self help approach Promotion of life-long wellness behavior
BENEFITS For Providers Higher satisfaction with holistic solution Reduced workload Workload sharing and ease of collaboration with other “departments” in a transdisciplinary model More Student Self-Help Wellness Website Wellness Peer Ambassadors
Visit our Table! Meet our Wellness Center Team Learn about our plan, programs and services Get a body fat percentage and/or a biofeedback demonstration