Wellness is an interactive process of becoming aware of and practicing healthy choices to create a more successful and balanced lifestyle; it is the state of optimal well-being, not simply the absence of illness, but an improved quality of life resulting from enhanced physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Remember these important aspects about wellness:
It is ultimately up to you to take care of your wellness. There is no absolute level of wellness, it is a continuing journey. You need to attend to all areas of your wellness to create a balance. There are many different roads to wellness. Wellness is based on the integration of body, mind, and spirit.

There are six dimensions that encompass wellness. They include Social, Emotional, Physical, Occupational, Spiritual, and Intellectual. In this booklet, we will discuss each of the six dimensions as well as highlight an office or group that may help you in your understanding of self and to help you further explore what you can do on campus.

Programs Offered
P.E.A.K (Peer Educators Advancing Knowledge)
PEAK is a student run group whose goal is to assist other students in areas of development and wellness. Through programs, educational workshops or one on one conversation, they look to make sure that our peers have the information they need to make well informed decisions. PEAK is advised by the Director of Wellness Education.

Examples of Programs: Wellness Fair, National AIDS Day, the Great American Smoke-Out, Stress Relief Day

Website: www.peak-wit.com

C.A.S.A (The Committee for the Awareness of Sexual Assault)
CASA's mission is to raise awareness on the Wentworth Campus with the goal of preventing sexual assaults, and to offer support to members of the community who may be dealing with issues of rape or sexual assault. CASA works with the Counseling Center, Health Center, and the offices of Wellness Education, Residence Life, and Dean of Students to educate the Wentworth community with important information about sexual assault and rape.

Examples of Programs: Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Take Back the Night, and the "Clothes Line Project"

Website: http://myweb.wit.edu/CASA/

AlcoholEdu for College
This online program is an alcohol education course that is a requirement for all incoming freshmen. It covers a variety of topics relating to alcohol and alcohol consumption. They include why students drink, how it affects them, how to drink responsibly, and how to get help. AlcoholEdu for College is dedicated to providing the latest science-based information while integrating helpful feedback from students like you.

Website: www.alcoholedu.com

ADAPT I (Alcohol and Drug Awareness Prevention Training)
The ADAPT  Classes are sessions that are required sanctions for offenders of the Wentworth alcohol and drug policy on campus. The Class is facilitated by Steve Ciesielski, the Director of Wellness Education. A wide range of topics are discussed during the session including why students drink and how if positively and negatively affects them, what are drugs and the effects of using them. The ADAPT classes run throughout the year depending on scheduling.

Wellness Fair
The Wellness Fair is held every year during the month of April on the Wentworth campus. The Wellness Fair covers a variety of topics related to health and wellness including emotional and physical well-being. Sample booths at previous Wellness Fairs included a message therapist, a manicurist, a cholesterol screening, Office of Wellness Education, Counseling, CASA, and PEAK.

Alcohol Screening
National Alcohol Screening Day is held every year in April. The free alcohol screening is combined with a follow-up conversation with a counselor. The Alcohol Screening allows students to understand how to tell if they or a friend has a problem with alcohol and how to get help for themselves or for a friend. Information and other resources are given out if students do not with to take the Screening test, which is anonymous.

Website: http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/events/nasd/

One-on-One Consultation
The Office of Wellness Education is open for individual consultation regarding any wellness topics including alcohol, drugs, sexual assault, eating disorders, and stress management to name a few. The Office is also able to make referral for students to the Counseling Center for more individual counseling and resources.

The Six Dimensions of Wellness
Social
Social wellness addresses interpersonal relationships and helps us enter into successful and fulfilling relationships with our family, friends, significant others, coworkers, and others in our lives. It includes finding new friends, reaching out, being honest, smiling, giving trust, evaluating lifestyle, and learning to share love.

Where to Look for Information: Phone Number Office Location Director
Office of Student Leadership Programs (617) 989-4080 Beatty 418 Karen Boss
Office of Residence Life (617) 989-4160 Evans Way 004 Phillip Bernard

Who to Talk To:
Wentworth Events Board (WEB)
Resident Assistants/Resident Directors
Members of specific Clubs and Organizations

Emotional
Emotional wellness addresses intrapersonal relationships and involves a better understanding of our feelings and emotions. It is the ability to realistically evaluate your limitations and effectively cope with stress. It includes sorting out conflicts, accepting yourself, talking openly, counseling, and positive affirmation. An emotionally well individual maintains healthy and satisfying relationships with others.

Where to look for Information: Phone Number Office Location Director
Counseling Center (617) 989-4390 Watson 003 Maura Mulligan
Office of Wellness Education (617) 989-4197 Wilson 108 Beth Farrow
Office of Residence Life (617) 989-4160 Evans Way 004 Phillip Bernard
Dean of Students Office (617) 989-4487 RBSTN 004 Annamaria Wenner

Who to Talk To:
Counselors
Resident Assistants/Resident Directors
Wellness Education Director
Peer Educators

Physical
Physical wellness involves taking care of our bodies - eating right, medical exams. It discourages use of tobacco, drugs, and excessive alcohol consumption. It includes good nutrition, physical fitness and understanding of behaviors such as substance abuse and risky sexual practices.

Where to look for Information: Phone Number Office Location Director
Health Services (617) 989-4070 Watson 006 Jeanne Albrecht
Counseling Center (617) 989-4390 Watson 004 Maura Mulligan
Office of Wellness Education (617) 989-4197 Wilson 108 Steve Ciesielski

Who to Talk To:
Nurse/Doctor
Counselors
Wellness Education Director
Intramural Supervisor

Occupational
Occupational wellness involves gaining personal satisfaction and finding enrichment in your life through work. It includes choosing a profession, job satisfaction, career ambitions, school performance, personality type, and coworker relationships. It also addresses career goals and paths and finding a balance between life at home and life at work.

Where to look for Information: Phone Number Office Location Director
Career Services (617) 989-4101 Wentworth 101 Gregory Denon
Counseling Center (617) 989-4390 Watson 004 Maura Mulligan

Who to Talk To:
Academic Advisor/Professors
Career Services Counselors
Counselors

Intellectual
Intellectual wellness includes creative and stimulating mental activities such as the challenge of new pursuits, evaluating goals, joining discussion groups, writing, keeping journals, stimulating your mind, and discussing what you see and feel. It involves maintaining cognitive stimulation to prevent mental stagnation. It is a lifelong process of mental challenges and creativity.

Where to look for Information: Phone Number Office Location Director
Academic Resource Center (617) 989-4101 402 Beatty Hall n/a
Financial Aid Office (617) 989-4053 Watson 101/103 Stephen Creamer

Who to Talk To:
Academic Advisors/Professors
Peer Tutors
Resident Assistants
Financial Aid Counselor

Spiritual
Spiritual wellness involves the exploration of the meaning of life. It seeks the development of a deep appreciation of all life and natural forces in existence. Spiritual involves finding meaning and purpose in life; it can give us strength to cope with despair and help us feel good about being alive; Spiritual wellness may or may not include religion.

Where to look for Information: Phone Number Office Location Director
Counseling Center (617) 989-4390 Watson 004 Maura Mulligan
Office of Residence Life (617) 989-4060 Evans Way 004 Phillip Bernard

Who to Talk To:
Counselors
Resident Assistants
Resident Directors

Events Calendar
Calendar of Programs
Fall Semester
" September - Suicide Prevention and Adjustment to College
o World Suicide Prevention Day
" October - Alcohol and Oksoberfest
o National Alcohol Awareness Week
o National Depression Screening Day
o National Coming Out Day
o National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
" November - Smoking and Stress
o Great American Smoke Out
o Lung Cancer Awareness Month
" December - Drunk Driving
o Drunk Driving Awareness Month
o World Aids Day

Spring Semester
" January - Drunk Driving
" February - Dating and Sexual Responsibility
o National Condom Awareness Day
o National Sleep Awareness Week
" March - Spring break Safety and Sex
o Health and Wellness Week
o National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
o Core Survey
" April - Wellness Fair
o Alcohol Awareness Month
o National Alcohol Screening Day
o Sexual Assault Awareness Month
" May - Mental Health Awareness
o Mental Health Awareness Month

Resources
On-Campus Resources:
" Office of Wellness Education
" Counseling Center
" Office of Residence Life
" Dean's Office
" P.E.A.K. (Peer Educators Advancing Knowledge)

Off-Campus Resources:
" Go to www.drughelp.org , 24-hours, seven days a week for confidential answers to your questions or information about help in your community
" Find out more about alcohol and drugs at these websites: The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence: www.ncadd.org , www.factsontap.org , www.freevibe.org , and Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.org 

Links
Campus Websites
" www.wit.edu 
" www.peak-wit.com
" http://myweb.wit.edu/CASA/ 
" www.alcoholedu.com

Other Wellness websites
" www.freevibe.org 
" www.factsontap.org
" www.acde.org
" www.drugabuse.gov
" www.goaskalice.columbia.edu
" www.janedoe.org