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Dimensions of Health and Well-Being

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At Saint Joseph’s, we embrace the Jesuit ideal of “care for the whole person.” This means that we recognize you are a multidimensional individual and all aspects of your life are equally worthy of care, development and attention. To help support you as a “whole person,” we embrace nine dimensions of well-being: 

  • Physical
  • Emotional
  • Intellectual
  • Occupational
  • Social
  • Cultural
  • Environmental
  • Spiritual
  • Financial

Each dimension affects the others and contributes to our health, happiness and quality of life. As we strive to care for ourselves and others as a “whole person,” focusing on and understanding the nine dimensions of well-being is essential. There are many activities, offices and services at Saint Joseph’s that can help you to reflect on your well-being and develop strategies to make healthy choices that will contribute to a well-balanced experience during your college years and beyond.

To continue to learn more about the nine dimensions of well-being, including activities, events and services on campus and in the community, we encourage you to sign up to receive “The Thriving Times” monthly well-being newsletter.

Physical

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Physical well-being involves all of the activities necessary to keep your body in top condition. It includes participating in regular physical activity, eating a healthy diet, getting adequate sleep, making positive choices and avoiding harmful habits. 

 

Resources: 

  • Student Health Center
  • Campus Recreation
  • Intramurals Sports
  • Hawk Dining Co.: Campus Dietitian
  • Student Support & Well-being
    • Substance Use Prevention Education
    • Collegiate Recovery Program
  • Hawk Hub

Emotional

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Emotional well-being involves the awareness, understanding and acceptance of a wide range of emotions in ourselves and others. Emotional well-being recognizes that challenge, stress and conflict are unavoidable, yet we can meet these challenges with optimism, and learn and grow from them.

 

Resources: 

  • Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
  • Student Support & Well-being (Case Management Services)
  • Office of Residence Life
  • Active Minds Club
  • SJU HOPE Initiative (University Student Senate)

Intellectual

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Intellectual well-being encourages the pursuit of creative and mentally stimulating activities, whether formally in the classroom or informally, as you explore the world and pursue your personal interests. Intellectual well-being recognizes the importance of cultivating a love for learning and taking a lifelong interest in expanding one's knowledge and developing new skills.

 

Resources: 

  • Office of Learning Resources
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Office of Student Success
  • Academic Advising
  • Athlete Center for Enrichment (ACE)
  • Office of Student Disability Services
  • Service-Learning 
  • SJU Writing Center
  • Center for Undergraduate Research
  • Centers and Institutes

Occupational

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Occupational well-being recognizes the personal satisfaction and life enrichment that we receive through meaningful work. It involves exploring career options and choosing a career path that fuels your passion and provides you with a sense of purpose. 

 

Resources: 

  • Career Center
  • Academic Advising
  • Co-op programs and Internships

Social

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Social well-being recognizes the importance of cultivating healthy, nurturing, supportive relationships, and fostering connection and a sense of belonging in your community. Maintaining your social well-being involves becoming actively involved on campus and working to build a community that is friendly, supportive and inclusive.

 

Resources: 

  • Student Leadership & Activities
  • Office of Residence Life
  • Student Organizations
  • Fraternity & Sorority Life
  • Green Dot Program
  • THRIVE Early Arrival Program

Cultural

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Cultural

Cultural well-being recognizes the importance of feeling connected to our cultural heritage and defining our identity and place in our community and in the world. Cultural well-being also involves learning about and appreciating the diversity of cultures in our community and celebrating the richness that this diversity brings to our experiences. 

 

Resources: 

  • Center for Inclusion and Diversity
  • Safe Zone Training
  • Day of Dialogue
  • Office of Title IX & Equity Compliance
  • SJU Pride
  • Center for International Programs
  • International Students and Scholars

Environmental

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Environmental well-being recognizes the innate connection between ourselves and our environment, and encourages us to live in a manner that is appreciative of nature and respectful of the Earth. Environmental well-being may include spending time outdoors connecting with nature, developing environmentally friendly habits, as well as caring for our personal spaces.

 

Resources: 

  • SJU Community Garden
  • Barnes Arboretum at SJU
  • SJU Green Fund

Spiritual

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Spiritual well-being recognizes our search for meaning in purpose and a connection to something bigger than ourselves. For some, this includes religious or spiritual practices, while for others it consists of contemplating and discovering personal meaning and values. 

 

Resources: 

  • Office of Campus Ministry
  • Retreats
  • Appalachian Experience (APEX)
  • Weekly Service
  • Faith-Justice Institute and Service Learning 

Financial

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Financial well-being involves cultivating a positive relationship with money and developing the knowledge and skills necessary to make sound financial decisions. It includes managing day-to-day expenses while also working toward long-term savings goals and aligning budgeting decisions with personal values and priorities.

 

Resources: 

  • Office of Financial Aid
  • Hawk Cent$ Workshops and “iGrad”
  • On-Campus Jobs & Federal Work Study Information

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