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An Invitation to Health

An Invitation to Health. Chapter 2: Emotional and Spiritual Well-Being. Prepared by: Andrew Owusu Ph.D. Chapter 2 Objectives. Identify the characteristics of emotional and mental health. Name the two pillars of authentic happiness. Explain the health values of connecting with others.

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An Invitation to Health

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  1. An Invitation to Health Chapter 2: Emotional and Spiritual Well-Being Prepared by: Andrew Owusu Ph.D.

  2. Chapter 2 Objectives Identify the characteristics of emotional and mental health. Name the two pillars of authentic happiness. Explain the health values of connecting with others. Discuss some of the health benefits of prayer. Describe four ways that sleep affects well-being. Assess your spiritual health and make a decision to enrich it in at least two ways.

  3. Psychological Well-Being Emotional Health Mental Health The ability to express and acknowledge one’s feelings and moods. Our ability to perceive reality as it is, to respond to its challenges, and to develop rational strategies for living Culture Brings people together, strengthen their bonds, reinforce the values and beliefs they share, and provide a sense of belonging, meaning, and purpose.

  4. The Three Pillars of Positive Psychology “Treatment is not just fixing what is broken, it is nurturing what is best within ourselves”.

  5. Emotional Intelligence • Definition • A term used by some psychologists to evaluate the capacity of people to understand themselves and relate well to others. • Emotional Quotient (EQ) • The ability to monitor and use emotions to guide thinking and actions. • High EQ = increased productivity at work and happiness at home. • High EQ = decreased incidence of stress, depression and anxiety, and quicker recovery from serious illness.

  6. The Lessons of Positive Psychology

  7. The Maslow Pyramid Self-actualization Fulfillment of one’s potential Self-esteem Respect for self, respect for others Love and affection Ability to give and receive affection; feeling of belonging Safety-security Ability to protect oneself from harm Physiological needs Fulfillment of needs for food, water, shelter, sleep, sexual expression Fig. 2-1, p. 37

  8. Authentic Happiness Two Pillars to Authentic Happiness Engagement with family, work or a passionate pursuit and Finding meaning from some higher purpose

  9. Factors Affecting Happiness Genetics Humor Life Events Optimism Wealth, Health and Age Love and Faith

  10. Feeling in Control Autonomy • The ability to draw on internal resources; independence from familial and societal influences. Locus of Control • An individual’s belief about the source of power and influence over his or her life. • Internal vs. external locus of control

  11. Feeling in Control Assertion • Behaving in a confident manner to make your needs and desires clear to others in non-hostile ways. • Use “I” Statements to explain your feelings • Listen to and acknowledge others • Be direct and specific • Be assertive, not obnoxious

  12. Connecting with Others • Connectedness vs. social isolation • Face shyness and social anxiety. • Join groups. • Participate in projects or activities. • Surround yourself with personal acquaintances.

  13. Spiritual Health • The ability to identify one’s basic purpose in life and to achieve one’s full potential; the sense of connectedness to a greater power. • It gives a strong sense of purpose, values, morals and ethics. • Individuals who pray regularly, stay healthier and live longer than those who rarely or never do.

  14. Spiritual Intelligence • The capacity to sense, understand, and tap into the highest parts of ourselves, others, and the world around us. • Focuses on the discovery of wisdom within.

  15. Spirituality

  16. Prayer • Prayer may foster a state of peace and calm that could lead to beneficial changes in the cardiovascular and immune systems. • Membership in a faith community provides • an identity as well as support

  17. What Happens When We Sleep? • Stage 1 • A twilight zone between full wakefulness and sleep. • The brain produces small, irregular, rapid electrical waves. • Stage 2 • Brain waves larger with occasional bursts of electrical activity. • Eyes unresponsive and bodily functions slow. • Stage 3 and 4 • The most profound state of unconsciousness • The brain produces slower, larger waves. • “Delta” or slow-wave sleep. • REM sleep • Vivid dreaming • Brain waves resemble those of waking more than quiet sleep. These stages are repeated four or five times a night.

  18. Stages of Sleep Fig 2-2, p. 49

  19. Sleep Disorders

  20. How to Sleep Like a Baby • Aim for ~7-1/2 hours of sleep per night • Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. • Develop a sleep ritual. • Don’t drink coffee late in the day. • Don’t rely on alcohol to get to sleep. • Limit daytime naps if you sleep poorly at night.

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