Our Mission
In the Office of Student Wellness (OSW), we view wellness as a state of being that is impacted by a confluence of factors. Our work in OSW is informed by the 8 dimensions of wellness: physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, occupational, and financial. Our mission is to address the holistic aspects of wellness and provide support to:
Embrace
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all students where they are in their wellness journey.
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wellness your way, in recognition that wellness is different for different people.
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the diversity of experiences.
Engage
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across differences by not defining wellness for students, but rather encouraging students to explore their own unique brand of wellness and to define their own journey.
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students with resources and tools, making wellness accessible and equitable to all students in our community.
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the Wellesley College community at large, to foster wellness at Wellesley.
Empower
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self reflection and awareness of the individual’s needs, and accessing resources.
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students through education to incorporate a balanced approach to healthy behaviors.
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a lifelong journey of wellness.
Learning Outcomes
By engaging with the Office of Student Wellness, students will have the opportunity to:
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Define the dimensions of wellness.
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Evaluate and reflect on their own well-being.
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Apply their knowledge of wellness to make adjustments to areas of their well-being that they would like to strengthen.
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List strategies to work towards wellness in these identified areas.
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Identify and access resources on- and off-campus.
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Advocate for their wellness and for the wellness of their peers.
