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7 Dimensions of Wellness: Spiritual Wellness

7 Dimensions of Wellness: Spiritual Wellness This year’s Connection Café Fall series is happy to present the 7 Dimensions of Wellness. The idea of wellness should not be limited to one idea, and that is why this series is covering the “Lifestyle Redesign” model, (Cassidy, et al, 2017). To learn about all the different areas, […]

WRITTEN BY: Casey Bishop, OSU Extension, Paulding County, Family and Consumer Sciences

REVIEWED BY: Kathryn Tutt, OSU Extension, Clark County, Family and Consumer Sciences & Area Leader

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Signature Photo Gallery; University Marketing (August 31st, 2021). Yoga [photography]. https://universitymarketing.osu.edu/photo-gallery/gallery/?galAlbum=27

REFERENCES:

  • American Occupational Therapy Association. (2014). Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process. (3rd ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, S1–S48. doi.:10.5014/ajot.2014.682006
  • Brown, C., Stoffel, V. C., & Munoz, J. P., (2019). Occupational therapy in mental health: A vision for participation. F. A. Davis Company.
  • Cassidy, T. B., Richards, L. G., & Eakman, A. M. (2017). Feasibility of a Lifestyle Redesign®–Inspired Intervention for Well Older Adults. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71(4), 7104190050p1-7104190050p6. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2017.024430
  • Clark, F. A., Blanchard, J., Sleight, A., Cogan, A., Florindez, L., Gleason, S., Heymann, R., Hill, V., Holden, A., Murphy, M., Proffitt, R., Schepens Niemiec, S., Vigen, C. (2015). Lifestyle redesign: The intervention tested in the USC well elderly studies. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press, The American Occupational Therapy Association.
  • Howard, B. S., & Howard, J. R. (1997). Occupation as Spiritual Activity. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 51(3), 181–185. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.51.3.181
  • Jackson, J., Carlson, M., Mandel, D., Zemke, R., & Clark, F. (1998). Occupation in Lifestyle Redesign: The Well Elderly Study Occupational Therapy Program. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 52(5), 326–336. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.52.5.326
  • Lee, K. H., Besthorn, F. H., Bolin, B. L., & Jun, J. S. (2012). Stress, Spiritual, and Support Coping, and Psychological Well-Being Among Older Adults in Assisted Living. Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought, 31(4), 328–347. https://doi.org/10.1080/15426432.2012.716287

Create “New” Family Traditions in 2021

If you are reading this message, I am successful in attracting your attention in today’s world of constant change and distractions.  Perhaps the word that attracted you was “new”, family or traditions.  I used this oxymoron to produce a special effect that highlights our ability to make planned changes.   As we move into 2021 let […]

WRITTEN BY: Margaret Jenkins

REVIEWED BY: Marie Economos

SOURCES:

  • https://u.osu.edu/extensionclermont/2021/01/04/turn-your-resolutions-into-real-solutions/
  • https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5242 Stress Coping Strategies
  • https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5809 Aging

REFERENCES:

  • Jordan, Joelle D. The Evolution of the American Family, http://hdl.handle.net/2148/58, 2006
  • https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5243 Mindfulness Practice
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, (2020) Your Money Your Goals. https://consumerfinance.gov/practitioner-resources/your-money-your-goal

What Mindfulness App Should I Try?

The research on mindfulness apps is very new. One 2018 article stated, “research began in earnest only about four years ago.” At best, the research on mindfulness apps is new and therefore limited. At worst, there have been examples of some apps making, “health claims with no research to back up their programs.” Because the […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Lucas County

REVIEWED BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Fairfield County

REFERENCES:

  • Clarke, J., Draper, S. (2020). Intermittent mindfulness practice can be beneficial, and daily practice can be harmful. An in depth, mixed methods study of the “Calm” app's (mostly positive) effects. Internet Interventions, Volume 19, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2019.100293
  • Finding and Evaluating Online Resources (2020). National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, National Institutes of Health. Retrieved 09/16/20 from https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/finding-and-evaluating-online-resources
  • Flett, J., Hayne, H., Riordan, B., Thompson, L. & Conner, T. (2018). Mobile mindfulness meditation: A randomised controlled trial of the effect of two popular apps on mental health. Mindfulness. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12671-018-1050-9
  • Hendricks, D., Lavery, M., Bouillon, L., & Gotfried, R. (2020). Evaluating the effectiveness of a mindfulness app among academic advisors. Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science volume 5, pages149–155(2020)
  • Huberty, J., Vranceanu, A., Carney, C., Breus, M., Gordon, M., & Puzia, M., (2019). Characteristics and usage patterns among 12,151 paid subscribers of the Calm Meditation App: Cross-Sectional survey. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, https://mhealth.jmir.org/2019/11/e15648
  • Let Me Google That: Finding Valid Health and Wellness Information Online (2019). Clemson Cooperative Extension. https://hgic.clemson.edu/hot-topic/let-me-google-that-finding-valid-health-and-wellness-information-online/
  • Mani, M., Kavanagh, Hides, L.,& Stoyanov, S. (2015). Review and evaluation of mindfulness-based iPhone apps. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2015 Jul-Sep; 3(3): e82. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4705029/
  • Newman, K. (2018). Do mindfulness apps work? Research on mindfulness is limited, but here’s what we know so far. Greater Good Magazine, Berkeley, University of California. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/do_mindfulness_apps_work
  • Powers-Barker, P. (2016). Introduction to Mindfulness, Ohio State University Extension Factsheet. https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5243
  • Tlalka, S. (2016). The trouble with mindfulness apps: When your favorite mindfulness app says it’s based in science, check twice. Few actually are. Greater Good Magazine, Berkeley, University of California. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_trouble_with_mindfulness_apps

Gardening as a Self-Care Practice

Self-care can be as basic as daily routines like brushing your teeth or staying hydrated by drinking enough water. While it might be easy to list daily tasks that support personal care such as eating well, getting enough sleep, exercising, and connecting with others, it is not uncommon that stressful times can upset a self-care […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Lucas County

REVIEWED BY: Roseanne E. Scammahorn, PhD, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Darke County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Powers-Barker, P. (2020)
  • Stone, A. (2019)

SOURCES:

  • Dockrill, P. (2016). Just looking at photos of nature could be enough to lower your work stress levels. Science Alert. Retrieved 06/16/20 from https://www.sciencealert.com/just-looking-at-photos-of-nature-could-be-enough-to-lower-your-work-stress-levels
  • Elrer, E. (2019). Will you give me some tips on how to propagate houseplants from cuttings? A Question of the Week. University of New Hampshire Extension. Retrieved 06/15/20 from https://extension.unh.edu/blog/will-you-give-me-some-tips-how-propagate-houseplants-cuttings
  • Ensle, K. (2012) Mindful eating for better health. Rutgers, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. Retrieved 06/15/20 https://njaes.rutgers.edu/sshw/message/message.php?p=Health&m=221
  • Jo, H. Song, C., and Miyazaki, Y. (2019). Physiological benefits of viewing nature: A systematic review of indoor experiments. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 16 (23): 4739. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6926748/
  • Kennelly, S. (2012). A scientific reason to stop and smell the roses: A new study suggests people are happier when they take time to appreciate the good things in life. Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkley. Retrieved 06/16/20 from https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/a_scientific_reason_to_stop_and_smell_the_roses
  • Pollinator Week: Pollinators, Plants, People, Planet. (2020). Pollinator Partnership. Retrieved 06/15/20 from https://www.pollinator.org/pollinator-week
  • Powers-Barker, P. (2017). Infused Water with Ohio Local Foods, Ohio State University Extension, Retrieved 06/15/20 from https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5363
  • Roudabush, C. (2020). Self-Care for Youth and Families. South Dakota State University Extension. Retrieved 06/15/20 from https://extension.sdstate.edu/self-care-youth-and-families
  • Schmidgall, V. (2018). Mindful Monday: Try the “Five Senses” Mindfulness Exercise, Physical, Wellness Tips & Wellness Articles. University of Vermont Medical Center. Retrieved 06/15/20 from https://medcenterblog.uvmhealth.org/wellness/physical/mindfulness-mindful-monday-exercise/

Mindfulness in Childbirth

I gave birth for the first time in August. Being a first-time mom, I was nervous and anxious about childbirth. Our hospital offered a course about childbirth that my husband and I attended. They covered topics like when to know when you are in labor, the stages of labor, what things to expect, strategies for […]

WRITTEN BY: Katie Schlagheck, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ottawa & Sandusky Counties

REVIEWED BY: Bridget Britton, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Carroll County

Express your Stress- Tips to tame your stress

Stress is a normal part of life and affects everyone.  We encounter stress in our surroundings, our body, and our thoughts.  Nevertheless, not all stress is bad. We experience stress when we take a test or have a job interview, which can motivate people. Stress also happens when you find yourself in a dangerous situation, […]

WRITTEN BY: Dr. Roseanne Ellison Scammahorn, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Darke County, scammahorn.5@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Kellie Lemly, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Champaign County, lemly.2@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • • 5 Things You Should Know About Stress – National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/stress/index.shtml
  • • 7 Strange Things Stress Can Do to Your Body – The Cleveland Clinic https://health.clevelandclinic.org/7-strange-things-stress-can-body
  • • 10 Ways to Celebrate National Stress Awareness Month - https://www.beliefnet.com/wellness/galleries/10-ways-to-celebrate-national-stress-awareness-month.aspx#ZY3aw2MzLkTIJQsl.99
  • • Find Your Own Healthy Way to De-Stress – The Ohio State University https://livesmartohio.osu.edu/mind-and-body/hite-143osu-edu/find-your-own-healthy-way-to-de-stress/
  • • Stress management – The May Clinic - https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relievers/art-20047257

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