Child Care Workforce Wellness & Self-Care
Happy, healthy child care providers develop happy, healthy children!
What is the Child Care Workforce Wellness & Self-Care Project?
The goal of the project is to provide wellness & self-care resources for the child care workforce. All 8 dimensions of wellness are interdependent, and each dimension builds on another to improve quality of life.
The Eight Dimensions of Wellness
- Emotional
- Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships.
- Physical
- Recognizing the need for physical activity, sleep and nutrition.
- Financial
- Satisfaction with current and future financial situations and goals.
- Social
- Having a sense of connection and a dependable support system.
- Occupational
- Personal satisfaction and enrichment from one’s work.
- Environmental
- Good health through pleasant environments that support well-being.
- Intellectual
- Identifying creative abilities and expanding knowledge and skills.
- Spiritual
- Expanding our sense of purpose and meaning in life.