1. What it should mean to you…
Emotional Wellness
What it should mean to you…

2. The Wellness Concept
Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence.
Process means that improvement is always possible.
Aware means that we are continuously seeking more information about how we can improve.
Choices means that we consider a variety of options and select those in our best interest.
Success is determined by each individual to be their collection of life accomplishments.

3. Dimensions of Wellness
Social
Emotional
Environmental
Physical
Intellectual
Vocational
Spiritual

4. Dimensions of Emotional Wellness
Emotional wellness encompasses many aspects of one’s life.
For example:
A person can be physically fit, but feel lonely in their personal life.
A person can be satisfied in their vocation, but feel anxious around people.
A person can recycle and live environmentally friendly, but feel depressed.

5. Life’s Ups and Downs
It is a normal occurrence for people to experience ups and down throughout their lifetime.
Emotional wellness is learning how to cope, manage, and adapt to these ups and downs.
It is important to recognize and analyze your emotional state throughout your life.

6. What impacts emotional wellness?
Life Events
Happy milestones – marriage, birth of a child, career successes.
Health status – maintaining health or managing a disease or pain.
Loss of loved ones - losing someone expectedly or unexpectedly.
Tragic events – diagnosis of a disease, accidents, natural disasters, loss of life.

7. What impacts emotional wellness?
Personal Relationships
Family – maintaining open communication and loving relationships in a healthy home life.
Friends – having a proper support network and socialization with others.
Coworkers – having professional work relationships in a supportive environment.

8. Physiological Response
The following systems of the body are physiologically affected by depression:
Cardiovascular system and blood pressure,
Metabolic systems and blood sugar levels,
Muscle aches and joint pain,
Exhaustion, fatigue, and sleep problems.
Emotional wellness can greatly impact one’s physical health if not properly managed.
Speak with your healthcare provider about any emotional concerns.

9. Emotional Activities at GVS
Musical Events
Singing Groups
Saturday Night Movies
Life Stories Writing
Memory Support Group
Low Vision Support Group
Volunteering
Arms Full of Stitches
Green Ladies
Humor – Comedian
Massage Therapy
Exercising