Proposed Wellness Program For Teachers
Proposed Wellness Program For Teachers
Proposed Wellness Program For Teachers
WELLNESS PROGRAM
for TEACHERS
Table of contents
Myla Naria Conejar Content Page
Wellness Definition 1
Physical Wellness 2
Spiritual Wellness 4
Intellectual Wellness 5
Emotional Wellness 6 Wellness encompasses a balance of the multidimensional
Social Wellness 7 journey that each of the teachers’ takes at one time or another.
Proposed Wellness Program 9
Each journey is unique and different. Wellness is an active
Emotional Intelligence 12
process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a
Personal Resiliency 14
Sense of Well-being 16 healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free
On-site Fitness Program 19 from illness; it is a dynamic process of change and growth. "...a
On the Hour Flash Walk Services 21 state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and
Living Spiritual Teachers Program & Services 24
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."Everyone strive
The Culprit and Cure Program 30
Positive Self Talk 37 to succeed as teachers who create their path in life. Five
Self Help Center 48 dimensions of wellness are important to everyday living and
Self Care Program 56 have a great impact in the teachers’ lives:
Make Connections Program 61
Physical
Coping Skills Services 63
Take it Out, Journal or Post Program 69 Spiritual
References 76
Matrix 77 Intellectual
Emotional
Social
Physical wellness promotes proper care of our bodies for Having optimal levels of physical activity and maintaining
optimal health and functioning. There are many elements of proper nutrition is key to improving your overall emotional
physical wellness that all must be cared for together. Overall wellness. Not only will you sharpen your thinking and learning
physical wellness encourages the balance of physical activity, abilities, you will also enhance your sense of self-esteem and
nutrition and mental well-being to keep your body in top self-control.
condition. Obtaining an optimal level of physical wellness allows
Physical Wellness Checklist:
you to nurture personal responsibility for your own health. As
Do I get enough Sleep?
you become conscious of your physical health, you are able to
identify elements you are successful in as well as elements you Do I drink enough Water?
would like to improve. Am I eating well?
Do I exercise?
Do I share my physical health concerns with Food Portion Tips
Do I smoke? If so, am I trying to quit or reduce? 2. 1 teaspoon of oil = the size of a quarter in diameter
so, do I discuss these with my doctors? 4. 1 medium fresh fruit = one tennis ball
1 bagel or roll = 6oz. can of tuna
Am I drinking too much coffee or soda?
Do I consider myself healthy?
It may come
naturally to some
and others may Intellectual wellness encourages us to engage in creative
Stress is the way would like to act in response to those feelings. Being
one’s body responds to new situations. emotionally well grants you the power to express feelings
without any constraints. In turn, you will be able to enjoy
emotional expression and be capable of forming supportive and
There are good types of stress that make you
interdependent relationships with others.
feel energized, and there are bad types of
stress that can have a negative impact on us—
In order to begin the route to emotional wellness you
not only emotionally but physically as well.
must always remember to be optimistic. Optimism allows you to
Learning ways to cope with stress can help us in our
greet all emotions—both positive and negative—with a
everyday lives.
confident attitude that allows you to learn from your mistakes.
Once you have mastered emotional wellness, you will
Dealing with situations that cause bad
experience life a little differently. Your life will be more balanced
stress: The FOUR A’s
and you will develop a deep sense of awareness. Below are
1. Accept situations that you can not change.
some strategies for you to practice in order to boost your
2. Avoid things and people who cause you
emotional wellness.
stress. Some things we cannot avoid and
E- Express how you feel
others we can
M- Motivate yourself and others
O- Organize yourself Maintaining an optimal level of social wellness allows you
T- Time management to build healthy relationships with others. Having a supportive
I- Improvise with the things you have social network allows you to develop assertive skills and become
O- Overcome obstacles that can be in your way comfortable with who you are in social situations. Surrounding
N- Nature is beautiful and can help us feel well yourself with a positive social network increases your self-
A- Actions mean the most esteem. Social wellness enables you to create boundaries that
L- Listen to your heart encourage communication, trust and conflict management.
Having good social wellness is critical to building emotional
resilience.
during difficult times. Social wellness involves building healthy, times and bad.
nurturing and supportive relationships as well as fostering a Networking can be an outcome through
genuine connection with those around you. Conscious actions having positive relationships. One can
are important in learning how to balance your social life with gain more opportunities occupationally,
your academic and professional lives. Social wellness also educationally, as well as socially.
includes balancing the unique needs of romantic relationships Interactions with different cultures and
with other parts of your life. religions can offer more experience to
people which is important to social wellness.
Exposure to different lifestyles can help cat
one become well rounded as well as more Pets can reduce bad stress
educated about different belief systems.
Volunteering in an animal shelter can
Social wellness also encourages show your care and commitment to
communication. One can benefit from this animals
by being able to work through conflicts
One may have a social connection with animals Personal Resiliency and Sense of Well-being: Basis for the
and pets
Development of the Wellness Program for Teachers revealed
Pets can provide a social connection
that the respondents’ level of emotional intelligence is moderate
through love and affection
People often have find comfort in or “need some development”. However, when the respondents
female, old, single, with 21 years and above of teaching personal resiliency as well as to enrich their sense of well-being.
experience, associate professor/professor and with an average The researcher proposed activities that are intended to
wage of income showed a higher level of emotional intelligence boost the emotional intelligence and personal resiliency of the
For the extent of the respondents’ personal resiliency, it respondents. The following schemes are proposed for the Iloilo
was rated as great extent personal resiliency, similarly, as they Science and Technology University faculty members that they
were classified according to categories, female faculty may have better health, quality life and over-all well-being.
members, young, married or widow, with10 years and below The Wellness programs can create a culture of health
teaching experience, Instructor/Assistant Professor, with a low and deliver a wide range of benefits to teachers including: A
monthly wage showed higher extent of personal resiliency safer, more supportive work environment. Improved health,
however, it also revealed that the higher the age, years of increased well-being, self-image, and self-esteem. Improved
teaching, academic rank, and monthly income, the lower is its coping skills with stress or other factors affecting health and
For the sense of well-being of the respondents when Furthermore, teachers are role models for students.
taken as a whole and when classified according to categories Teachers who are interested in their own health are more likely
they were practicing high well-being habits. to promote healthy behaviors and practices to students, who
On the basis of the aforementioned findings of the study, are then more likely to engage in health-promoting activities
a development wellness program should be implemented to themselves. It is then essential for establishing, implementing,
area with lower mean scores and the variables that can greatly
affect the well-being of teachers are the factors that were given
are as follows:
Ruin an evening due to bad day at work Engage in vigorous exercises such as brisk walking
environment supportive of
Objective:
To provide teachers of the on-site fitness center to
achieve a balance, joy, longevity, health, and work productivity
that make them feel better and perform better.
Strategy:
Establish the on-site fitness center for teachers as one of
the projects of the ISAT U Federated Faculty & Employees Time Frame:
Conduct Yoga Classes or Zumba after the dismissal Year Round
period in the afternoon.
Persons Involved:
Wellness Coordinator External Affairs
Committee Teachers Departments
Campus Administrator GAD
Deans FEA Officers
Budget:
P 80,000.00
On-The-Hour Flash Walk Services
Objective:
To encourage teachers to do some vigorous exercises o Walk while talking on a cell phone or portable
phone
every morning in going to school or after dismissal period in the
afternoon o Have a schedule for exercise each week or join
the University Fun Run
Strategies:
o Take the stairs instead of the elevator
Objective:
To encourage the teachers to perceive the world
and existence in their ideas of values and beliefs.
Persons Involved:
Strategies:
Teachers
o To conduct Inner Peace Activity in coordination with
the University Light of Peace Organization, to find a
Budget:
spiritual connection of teachers’ mind, body, and soul
None
with the universe.
2. Spiritual Wellness
Persons Involved:
Time Frame:
Teachers
July and February
Wellness Coordinator
Teachers Budget:
Wellness Coordinator & Committee 20,000.00
Multi-Faith Services Coordinator
Light of Peace Adviser o Retreat
o Meditation
Time Frame:
Year Round
Persons Involved:
Teachers
Wellness Coordinator
Committee
Budget:
5,000.00
Objective:
o Close your eyes and pay attention one to your
breathing.
To motivate teachers to continue learning and
o Go to a park, ocean or lake for a relaxing
educating themselves about concepts that help them grow
environment
intellectually
o Listen to relaxing music such as rain, ocean or waves
Strategies:
Persons Involved:
Teachers
Wellness Coordinator
Committee
FEA Officers
Budget:
10,000.00
o Relaxing can be engaging in activities such as sight-
seeing, driving, fishing, sports, crochet, knitting,
photography, arts and crafts, travel, and reading.
o Puzzles, crosswords, and board games are also apart of
leisure activities that engage the mind and promote
relaxation
Time Frame:
Year Round o Lecture-Forum on the value of Family, Love and
Friendship
Persons Involved:
Teachers
Wellness Coordinator
Committee
FEA Officers
Budget:
10,000.00
4. Emotional wellness
Emotions are a part of who we are and how we Time Frame:
are perceived by others. Year Round
Persons Involved:
Positive Self Talk
Teachers
-helps deal with stress and it is a good way of Psychometric an
working issues out amongst teachers Guidance
Counselors
To conduct a positive self-talk to help deal with
stress and pressures and a good way of working issues Budget:
Time Frame:
Time Frame:
August
September
Persons Involved:
Persons Involved:
Teachers
Teachers
Education Council
Education Council
FEA
FEA
Budget:
Budget:
20,000.00
20,000.00
To practice positive self-talk as an important skill To develop understanding of self and others, give
in everyday life as well as in stressful situations importance of the essence of emotional well-being.
Time Frame:
Year Round
Time Frame:
July Persons Involved:
Wellness Coordinator
Persons Involved:
Guidance Counselors
Teachers
Committee on Wellness FEA Officers
Administration Budget:
Guidance Counselors
15,000.00
FEA Officers
Budget:
20,000.00
To provide information materials to inspire and To help develop a skill to control emotions and to
uphold the importance of positive attitude. demonstrate a great deal of awareness of the
individuality of teachers and colleagues.
o Information dissemination in the Bulletin board
and flyers in the importance of positive attitude
o Self-reflection: Ex. marking work, preparing for
lessons and the actual teaching and learning
situations.
Time Frame:
October and March
Persons Involved:
Dean Time Frame:
Campus Administrators June and November
Teachers Persons Involved:
Dept. Heads Teachers
OSAS Committee on Wellness
Administration
Budget: Guidance Counselors
5,000.00 Budget:
12,000.00
To exercise self-analysis and performance by o Provide an Individual Plan – schedule tasks,
identifying strengths and limitations. maintain a weekly planner, set goals, prioritize
goals before to take on act on them.
o Self-evaluation questionnaire
Time Frame:
Time Frame:
October and March
Year Round
Persons Involved:
Persons Involved:
Teachers
Teachers
Campus Administrators
Committee on Wellness
Committee on Wellness
Budget: Guidance Counselors
3,000.00
Budget:
20,000.00
To promote good leadership and managerial 5. Socio- Environmental Wellness
teaching skills by being emotionally aware and mindful at
work. Being able to create and maintain relationships
with friends, family, co-workers and peers
o Develop strong connections at home or in the
workplace. “Lecture-Forum on Family and Work Self- Help Center
Dynamics”.
-Peer support is great for socialization, getting to
know new people and share their experiences and to
help the teachers understand the emotions of others
from the way they respond into it.
Year Round
Persons Involved:
Wellness Coordinator and Committee
Teachers
FEA
GAD
Deans
Budget:
80,000.00
Time Frame:
Year Round
Persons Involved:
Wellness Coordinator
Teachers Committee on Wellness
Campus Administrator
FEA Officers
Budget:
30,000.00
Time Frame:
Year Round
Persons Involved:
Wellness Committee
Teachers
FEA
GAD
Sports Officers
Budget:
30,000.00
Self-care Program
- Create an environment with random acts
of kindness like a thank you note, a little help to offer, or
an open heart-to-heart conversation.
Persons Involved:
Wellness Committee
Teachers
FEA
GAD
Medical & Dental
Budget:
10,000.00
To encourage teachers to accept help and support
from those who care about them and will listen to them
to strengthen their resilience.
Time Frame:
Year Round
Persons Involved:
Wellness Committee
Teachers
FEA
Budget:
10,000.00
Time Frame:
Year Round
Persons Involved:
Wellness Committee
Teachers
FEA
Guidance Counselors
Budget:
None
Persons Involved:
Wellness Committee
Teachers
FEA
GAD
Campus Administrators
Deans
Budget:
3,000.00
Persons Involved:
o Team Building to create good relationships with Wellness Committee
close family members, friends or colleagues. Teachers
FEA
Guidance Counselors
Budget:
10,000.00
Coping skills Services
Time Frame:
Year Round
Persons Involved:
Teachers
Budget:
None
To encourage teachers to focus on the task that Time Frame:
is achievable and reflects as to what has been Year Round
accomplished for the day leading to a desired direction.
Persons Involved:
o Then turn into the positive action for the next Teachers
day. Guidance Counselors
o Reflect in looking beyond the present to how
future circumstances may be a little better. Budget:
None
Persons Involved:
Teachers
Budget:
None
Time Frame:
Year Round
Persons Involved:
Teachers
Family Members
Budget:
None
To think positive about self and situations with a
hopeful thought that every problem has solution and
nothing is impossible in believing to oneself and to God
for protection and guidance.
Time Frame:
Year Round
Persons Involved:
Teachers
Budget:
None
Weekly tasks include watching brief video
vignettes, assessing pre-sleep behaviors, setting sleep
goals and schedules, modifying sleep environment, and
journaling.
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