Spiritual_Wellness_Holistic_Health_and_the_Practic

Freeing/
Functioning
Highly personalized;
not content oriented;
self - directed
learning; empowering;
incorporate
knowledge into
present lifestyle;
tailor to individual;
individual differences
must be respected
Individual choices;
not everyone learns
the same way;
patient variation
requires flexibility;
ownership; values
assessment
Help students develop
their own goals;
support students in
decisions
Workshops; self - directed
support groups; alternative
teaching formats; experience
the “ how to ” of an
activity
Offer program as a
service; holistic and
humanistic
Social
Change
Individual choices
affect society;
legislative process
to reduce risks; link
person to bigger
picture; work at root
of underlying causes
to health problems
Passage of laws to
protect individuals
who cannot protect
themselves
Agitator, instigator,
organizer
Class discussion, sales package;
use success stories;
advocacy, political change
Health policy, laws,
ethics
Source: H. M. Welle. (1995). An exploration of philosophical trends and preferences in health education. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Southern Illinois
University at Carbondale, Carbondale, IL.