Foundational Wellness
Foundational Wellness is a multi-dimensional, holistic view of health that will allow all Wentworth students to develop a baseline perspective of their personal wellness and work toward increasing their overall quality of life, healthy habits and personal control. Wellness is not just the absence of illness; instead it is a strengths-based, intentional and purpose driven way of life that leads to satisfying work and play, positive relationships, and a healthy body and living environment. Through Foundational Wellness, we intend to support student success by educating and empowering students to engage in healthy behaviors and decision-making around issues related to wellness. You can learn more about the nine areas of foundational wellness below.
Foundational Wellness Course
All Wentworth students have the option to enroll in this self-paced course, designed to allow students to take a deeper dive into the nine areas of Foundational Wellness (listed below). Offered by the Center for Wellness, this course provides practical, real-world activities to support student growth in each of the areas. To get started, find the course in the Brightspace app under the Discover tab.
Foundational Areas of Wellness
Social & Intrapersonal
Social and intrapersonal wellness refers to the interactions that you have with others and with yourself.
Substance Use
From caffeine consumption, alcohol use, prescription drug use, illicit drugs, and everything in-between.
Brain
Our brain is at the epicenter of how we view and experience the world both within ourselves and outside of ourselves
Sleep
There is much to be gained if there is Institution-wide support for sleep health and education.
Movement
Movement is a foundational element of wellness due to its strong association with our basic human need of survival.
Safe & Secure
Safe and Secure foundational wellness connotes the physical and metaphysical ways in which that one provides for their own safety, comfort, and security.
Identity
Identity is a foundation of wellness as it is important to recognize that we bring our entire self into every interaction and environment that we encounter.