How to Be a Social Wellness Person
Social Wellness
Presented by: Sue Anderson, MS Jennifer Hung, Psy.D.
How We’ll Spend Our Time Together
Defining social wellness Relationship between social wellness and overall health Four strategies for improving social wellness
Provide you with an opportunity to be social
Defining Social Wellness
One’s ability to interact with people around them.
It involves: good communication skills having meaningful relationships respecting yourself and others creating a support system
Lack of Social Wellness and Your Health
Psychological effects
Impact of loneliness
Biological effects
Increased susceptibility to illness Higher cholesterol levels
Increased Social Wellness and Your Health
Psychological effects
Creates a good mood Enhanced self-esteem Handle stress better
Biological effects
Fewer cavities Fewer colds
Strategies for improving social wellness
Healthy Relationships Community involvement Interdependency Accept diversity
What is a healthy relationship?
YES OR NO
You must spend all your waking moments with your partner. You must agree on everything. You have to have same interest in everything. You must always put him/her needs before yourself. You cannot have negative feelings toward your partner ever.
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships
Healthy relationships Bad relationships
Tips to a healthy relationship
Have realistic expectations.
Your partner will not be all the things you want him/her to be. Acceptance is very important.
Communicate!
Take time to listen to one another. Don’t interrupt or think of what you want to say before the other person finishes the sentence. Be fully present! Discuss even uncomfortable topics such as sexual boundaries ( You have a right to say “no” to sex if you are not ready!)
Tips to a Healthy Relationship
Communicate!
Ask questions Share information about yourself as well.
Be flexible!
Relationships change and evolve over time.
Take care of
Presented by: Sue Anderson, MS Jennifer Hung, Psy.D.
How We’ll Spend Our Time Together
Defining social wellness Relationship between social wellness and overall health Four strategies for improving social wellness
Provide you with an opportunity to be social
Defining Social Wellness
One’s ability to interact with people around them.
It involves: good communication skills having meaningful relationships respecting yourself and others creating a support system
Lack of Social Wellness and Your Health
Psychological effects
Impact of loneliness
Biological effects
Increased susceptibility to illness Higher cholesterol levels
Increased Social Wellness and Your Health
Psychological effects
Creates a good mood Enhanced self-esteem Handle stress better
Biological effects
Fewer cavities Fewer colds
Strategies for improving social wellness
Healthy Relationships Community involvement Interdependency Accept diversity
What is a healthy relationship?
YES OR NO
You must spend all your waking moments with your partner. You must agree on everything. You have to have same interest in everything. You must always put him/her needs before yourself. You cannot have negative feelings toward your partner ever.
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships
Healthy relationships Bad relationships
Tips to a healthy relationship
Have realistic expectations.
Your partner will not be all the things you want him/her to be. Acceptance is very important.
Communicate!
Take time to listen to one another. Don’t interrupt or think of what you want to say before the other person finishes the sentence. Be fully present! Discuss even uncomfortable topics such as sexual boundaries ( You have a right to say “no” to sex if you are not ready!)
Tips to a Healthy Relationship
Communicate!
Ask questions Share information about yourself as well.
Be flexible!
Relationships change and evolve over time.
Take care of