1. 8 Dimensions of Wellness An Oregon Center of Excellence for Assertive Community Treatment (OCEACT) Informational Training/Webinar www.oceact.org

2. Introductions: Center of Excellence  Fidelity  Technical Assistance  Site to Site Communication  Education

3. Recovery and Wellness

4. Recovery  There are many pathways to recovery.  Recovery is self-directed and empowering.  Recovery involves a personal recognition of the need for change and transformation.  Recovery is holistic.  Recovery has cultural dimensions.  Recovery exists on a continuum of improved health and wellness.  Recovery is supported by peers and allies.  Recovery emerges from hope and gratitude.  Recovery involves a process of healing and self- redefinition.  Recovery involves addressing discrimination and transcending shame and stigma.  Recovery involves (re)joining and (re)building a life in the community.  Recovery is a reality. It can, will, and does happen. Source: CSAT White Paper: Guiding Principles and Elements of Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care

6. Approaching Wellness  If you want to bring something up…  Begin with a neutral observation  It seems like…  I’ve noticed…  It appears that…  Follow Up with an open-ended question  If something gets brought up…  Express interest  Listen without judgment  If appropriate, ask questions or refer to someone with expertise

7. Dimensions or Domains  Emotional  Physical  Environmental  Intellectual  Social  Spiritual  Financial/Sexual  Occupational

8. Emotional Supports  What do you do to self-check your feelings?  Who is important to you?  What have you tried to feel differently about ______? Questions to Ask  Listen without judgment  Consider alternatives  Brainstorm  Congratulate

9. Environmental Questions to Ask  What is important for you to have in your home?  Where do you want to live?  What do you need to be close to? Supports  Assist with housing applications  Promote organization at home  Take a class on renter’s rights and responsibilities/Share information

10. Intellectual Questions to Ask  What do you like to do to keep your mind active?  How are you creative?  What would you like to learn? Supports  Facilitate a book/reading group or crafting group  Locate existing community groups  Attend a local group with someone the first few times

11. Physical Questions to Ask  What do you do to keep your body active?  What activities do you enjoy?  What makes doing exercise hard? Supports  Facilitate a walking club  Find activity groups in the community  Ask about progress towards fitness related goals

12. Occupational Questions to Ask  What jobs have you considered applying for?  What would you like to do?  What type of workweek do you envision working? Supports  Connect with employment specialist  Encourage progress towards goals to go to work – or change work situation

13. Spiritual Questions to Ask  What spiritual beliefs do you have?  What do you like about when you practice your faith with others?  Alone? Supports  Connect with faith group in area  Assist in creating space for practice  Be interested in explorations of faith

14. Social Questions to Ask  What things do you like to do? Can you do it with people?  What would you like to try? Learn?  Who do you spend time with? Supports  Locate similar interest groups  Go with people to early outings with potential social groups  Practice starting conversations

15. Financial Questions to Ask  How do you track your finances?  What do you imagine a life without SSDI to look like? Supports  Present as support for financial meetings (ex. SSI, WIN)  Practice balancing checkbook/budget  Brainstorm bill pay reminder strategies

16. Sexual Questions to Ask  What are you looking for in a relationship?  What type of birth control are you using? Supports  Listen without judgment  Accompany to a doctor, if necessary Admit your discomfort: Can we think of other people you can talk to on this subject?

17. Questions?

18. Online Resources  SAMHSA http://www.promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/10 by10/dimensions.aspx http://www.promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/10 by10/dimensions.aspx  Tools http://www.promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/10 by10/wellness_tools.aspx http://www.promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/10 by10/wellness_tools.aspx  Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey http://www.cspnj.org/ http://www.cspnj.org/  University of Chicago http://www.uic.edu/depts/wellctr/dimen.shtml http://www.uic.edu/depts/wellctr/dimen.shtml  Recovery Principles http://media.samhsa.gov/samhsaNewsletter/Volu me_17_Number_5/GuidingPrinciples.aspx http://media.samhsa.gov/samhsaNewsletter/Volu me_17_Number_5/GuidingPrinciples.aspx

19. Contact OCEACT  Heidi Herinckx, Director  hherinckx@optionsonline.org  Jeff Krolick, Options Special Programs  jkrolick@optionsonline.org  Emily Reynolds, Statewide Trainer  ereynolds@optionsonline.org  Kristen Anderson, Peer Trainer  kanderson@optionsonline.org www.oceact.org