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Health Promotion and Wellness Management
Program Elements
Obesity, tobacco use and stress are the most common hazards to health in American. In addition to the direct harm they cause to individual wellness, they also provoke many indirect issues related to health care.
Weight Management
Weight loss and tobacco cessation are similar in that they both require behavioral modification and a comprehensive maintenance plan to curb the chances of a relapse. Before a diet and exercise plan can be implemented, a Health Risk Assessment is necessary to seek out pre-conditions such as heart disease or stroke which may be compromised by the program. Our health promotion and wellness programs are tailored to fit individual needs for weight reduction and/or long term weight maintenance.
Smoking Cessation
Smoking cessation is one of the most difficult health risk issues to tackle because nicotine is considered to be one of the most addictive substances. Not all cessation programs work the same way with everyone. Relapses are common; therefore, a maintenance plan is mandatory. Counseling will be available for participants. Guidelines and resources for cessation are available at the Surgeon General's website, The American Heart Association, The American Cancer Society, The American Lung Association.
Stress Management
Another common finding in health promotion and wellness programs is the need for stress management. More stress-related problems are the result of the inability to cope with stressors, than they are of the issue that produces the stress.
Stress management should emphasis problem recognition and solving skills, effective communication, relaxation techniques and solution-based options.