Whole Health is offering skill building workshops for each of the eight self-care areas of the Circle of Health. A different course will be presented each week at Jefferson Barracks and John Cochran VAMCs. Each course consists of knowledge, discussion, mindfulness/meditation activity and a goal setting opportunity for that specific area.
Contact your local Whole Health Coach, Whole Health Partner, or the Whole Health scheduling line at (314) 289-6583.
Spirit & Soul 101
Spirituality takes many forms. You may belong to an organized religion, find your spirituality in service to other or through being nature, or base it on your past experiences. You may be unsure of what your spirituality is. Regardless, take time to focus on what brings meaning and purpose to your life. Doing so supports good health.
- Explore Values, Meaning, and Purpose. Whether you are spiritual and/or religious or not, keep an eye to what matters to you, as you create your Personal Health Plan. What do you value most of all? Why do you care about your health in the first place?
- Consider if Spiritual Practices are for you. Spiritual practices are things you can do to stay connected with what really matters. They bring you a sense of peace and ease, and perhaps a sense of being part of something bigger than yourself.
- Work with Grief, Moral Injury, and Recovery. All can lead to deep healing but be gentle with yourself when you are dealing with these very emotional areas. Ask for help and support as needed.
- Explore Forgiveness. Forgiveness is NEVER about saying something that someone did to hurt you was okay. It IS about setting yourself free.
- Work with and Expert. Because these areas can be hard to look at, it is good to ask for help and support.
- Make One Small Change. There are all sorts of possibilities. Start small with a goal you know you can reach and build from there.
Locations: Please refer to the Whole Health class calendar for specific dates and times.
For more in depth information and additional resources please see the Veteran Handouts below:
Spirit & Soul Skill Building Course Veteran Handout
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