Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology Jane Ellery, Ph.D. Director of Wellness Management Ball State University
Dec 29, 2015
Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology
Jane Ellery, Ph.D.Director of Wellness Management
Ball State University
My “Journey”
BA, Purdue – Movement and Sport Science MA, The Ohio State University – Exercise Physiology
(Cardiac Rehabilitation Focus) Experience:
– Work Physiologist– Cardiac Specialist– Cardiac Rehabilitation Coordinator– Worksite Health Education Director– Managed Care Preventive Health Consultant– Worker’s Compensation Exercise Consultant
PhD, University of South Florida – Public Health (Community and Family Health)
Wellness Management and Integrative Health
Jane Ellery, Ph.D.Director of Wellness Management
Ball State University
The Wellness Journey…
Simplify your stuff Simplify your diet Simplify your exercise Watch your thoughts Rest your mind Search for meaning
and purpose Serve others… it’s
good for you
Successful Wellness Management…
Requires the integration of wellness at multiple levels; including:– Individual (empowering individuals to take charge
of their personal well-being)– Organizational (health enhancing policies and
programs)– Environment (designing and building healthy
environments)– Community (Working with others in the
community to improve the health of the Nation)
Broad Approaches to “Health”
Health Promotion Prevention, Early Detection, and Risk
Reduction Wellness
WHO Definition of Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
– Preamble to the Constitution of the World Health Organization as adopted by the International Health Conference, New York, 19-22 June, 1946; signed on 22 July 1946 by the representatives of 61 states (Official Records of the World Health Organization, no. 2, p 100) and entered into force on 7 April 1948.
– The Definition has not been amended since 1948.
Merriam-Webster Definitions
Health – The condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit; especially: freedom from physical disease or pain
Promotion – The act of furthering growth or development of something
Prevent – to keep from happening or existing Early – Near the beginning of a course, process, or series Detect – To discover or determine the existence,
presence, or fact of Risk – The possibility of loss or injury Reduce – To diminish in size, amount, extent, or number Wellness – The quality or state of being in good health
especially as an actively sought goal
Risk Reduction, Prevention, and Early Detection Programs
Taking steps to decrease the chance of developing a disease or other health concern:
– Lowering your blood pressure– Losing weight– Stopping smoking
Focus on parts of self “Normal” as a criterion Professional directs action Primarily “Physical” emphasis
Wellness
An integrated method of functioning which is oriented toward maximizing the potential of which the individual is capable, within the environment where he is functioning
– Halbert Dunn, 1977
Wellness
Multidimensional and Interactional– Physical– Emotional– Social– Intellectual– Occupational– Spiritual– Environmental
Variable, not static… and Ever-Changing– Youth a Gift of Nature...Age a Work of Art
Focus on Promoting/ Protective Factors
What makes us strong? What experiences make us more resilient? What opens us to more fully experience life? What in organizations makes us grow? How can we give meaning to life? What produces high level well-being?
Sense of Coherence (Antonovsky, 1979)
Your world is understandable: Stimuli from internal and external sources is perceived as structured and predictable. (Comprehensible)
Your world is manageable: Resources exist to meet demands posed by stimuli (Manageability)
Your world has meaning: Demands are challenges worth spending energy/effort on (Meaningfulness)
Tasks that Should be Considered
Manage the pace of life Set priorities Develop needed personal and occupational
skills Connect people As a manager, think about the needs of the
whole person… body, mind, and spirit
Wellness Programs
Quality of life/life satisfaction monitoring Blend of body/mind/spirit… a holistic approach Unique person directs action Multidimensional expression across lifespan Number and quality of friendships/social
support Mental engagement Environmental awareness
Basic Life Style Behaviors
7 - 8 hours of sleep per night Balanced diet Normal weight Exercise/Active Living No smoking Alcohol: moderation or none Relax, control stress, and stay connected
Examples of Individual Change
Work station stretching Meditation and other Relaxation Techniques Walking clubs Self-care guide use and education programs Healthy eating… when and where you eat,
as well as what. Health risk appraisal and risk management Personal/Professional Development
Physical Work Environment
Vending machines: snacks vs. low fat Promoting walking by marking paths and
using signage to promote use Posting/delivering health messages Quiet room for relaxation Personal control of workspace Ergonomically correct workspaces Workloads consistent with a normal work day
Organizational Development & Policies
Upper management buy-in Commitment to wellness by including it in the
company’s vision Health theme months Subsidize fitness/health club memberships Newsletters, emails, payroll inserts with health
tips Departmental competitions: walking, weight, etc. Special recognition of participants
Community Collaboration
Advocating for sidewalks, bike trails and health-related community planning
Health related speakers from community Local restaurants sponsoring low fat foods and
cooking classes Children of employees creating health posters
and messages Sponsor parks and recreation programs Involve health related organizations in
programs for employees
The Power of Relationships
Relational Theory suggests social connectedness is the primary determinant of health (sign language interpreters and carpal tunnel… nurses and back injuries)
Gallop research in organizational development suggests relationships are what drive organizational health and vitality
Resilient Employees… (David Lee,
www.HumanNatureAtWork.com)
Believe they are part of an organization that matters and is worthy of pride
Have a chance to make a difference, a chance to matter Experience self-efficacy Experience control in their jobs Have the chance to learn and grow Are “kept in the loop” Are treated with respect Believe their manager, and management in general, cares
about them as human beings Trust management’s ability and intentions Believe they, and their work, are appreciated
Workforce Resilience:WellForce Development (Ideas to consider)
Treat dollars spent as an investment… not a cost (like training) Resilient employees:
– Bring high energy, enthusiasm, and goodwill to their work– Don’t “sweat the small stuff,” but instead have their eye on the big
picture– Are “engaged” – want their organization to succeed– Respond to change and challenge with flexibility, optimism, and
confidence– Operate at peak effectiveness in challenging situations (David Lee)
Use workforce resilience as a competitive advantage for your company
Ensure that your workers are fast, friendly, flexible, focused, and have fun
First, Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers do Differently
Know what is expected of them
Have materials and equipment
Do what they do best everyday
Have received recognition in the past 7 days
Feel supervisor/ someone at work cares
Had a progress report in the last 6 months
Feel their opinions count Know, and agree with, the
mission/purpose of the company
Feel co-workers are committed to quality
Have a best friend at work See the opportunity to learn
and grow at work
Healthy Employees:
Buckingham and Coffman (1999)
Competitive Attitude – Red Zone
Competitive Short term Defensive Seeks to win – Self only Feels like war Reactive - Rigid
Jim Tamm, 2004. Radical Collaboration: Five Essential Skills to Overcome Defensiveness and Build Successful Relationships
Thumb Wrestling
Objective – Win Points Select a partner No talking 1 point per thumb pin Start and stop by my signal Keep count of your points
Collaborative Attitude – Green Zone
Collaborative Long-term Seeks mutual gains Sees others as partners Seeks solutions not blame Open to influence – Flexible Seeks understanding
Thumb Wrestling
Objective – Win Points Select a partner No talking 1 point per thumb pin Start and stop by my signal Keep count of your points
Outcomes of a Salutogenic Focus?
Positive family and community experiences Schools emphasize global development Work/training emphasizes skill development,
structure, and appropriate challenges Individual commitment to growth and effort
Indicators of Movement toward Salutogenesis
Persistent presence of a support network Chronic positive expectations; tendency to
frame events in a constructive light Tendency to adapt to changing conditions Rapid response/recovery due to repeated
challenges Increased appetite for physical activity
Movement Toward Salutogenesis
Episodic peak experiences Sense of spiritual involvement Increased sensitivity Tendency to identify and communicate
feelings Repeated episodes of gratitude, generosity
and related emotions