So far in this course, we have explored wellness through the lenses of history, the humanities, and the natural and applied sciences. In this module, you will wrap up your draft of Final Project Part One with Milestone Four, and the social sciences lens is the last piece of the puzzle. Look back over the topics you chose to discuss in previous discussions, select one, and reexamine it now through the social sciences lens. In your initial post, address the following:

Describe or summarize your previous topic.
How has your understanding been affected by the social sciences lens?
How does the social sciences lens support the lens you previously used?

In responding to your peers, provide feedback on their topic analysis and describe the value of the social sciences lens for understanding wellness.

Make sure you support your response with the readings from this module, and any additional resources if needed.

To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric document.

PRIOR TOPIC:

Wellness comprises eight dimensions that, when integrated, they allow you to grow into the best of person that your fortune/abilities will allow. Being a person who feels positive and enthusiastic about life, values the emotions of others its superlative for me to talk about Emotional Dimension (Strout, Howard).

Improvements.

Knowing and being comfortable using the healthy coping strategies you’ve come to build.
Being aware of when you need your space, or when something is out of your scope of competence to deal with and seek a professional
Learning to identify your feelings and those of others (Emotional intelligence).

Challenges.

unhealthy coping skills (smoking, drinking, recreational drugs, isolation, self-harm
Not being able to regulate your emotions is one that is a challenge, as well as access to professional help
Not taking the time to do self-care (Strout, Howard)

Long before I used to get the definition of wellness wrong, as being physical health, never indulging there were other aspects when integrated, they may transform someone into being happy and healthy. I think getting enough cash was the great thing that has ever happened to me. This sounds unwise; however, when you have hefty bills to cater for, they may weigh a lot on you and thus may impact your overall value of life as well.

This is the article that I have chosen: https://positivepsychology.com/self-awareness-matters-how-you-can-be-more-self-aware/. It talks about self-awareness/ Emotional intelligence. I know these guys whom we go to the gym with, they look physically fit because they are taking care of the working out and maybe because of proper eating. But how am I going to know whether they are healthy? Because they might be battling something from inside that, I am not aware of. This has made me believe that no one is definite of more status/prestige than the other. Wellness has helped me understand that the moment you start giving care to things that seem to be significant, then you will discover more happiness.

References.

Strout, Kelley Ann, and Elizabeth P. Howard. “The Six Dimensions of Wellness and Cognition in Aging Adults.” Journal of Holistic Nursing, vol. 30, no. 3, 19 June 2012,

pp. 195–204.,doi.org/10.1177/0898010112440883

Peer 1

In my previous discussion I spoke of how Yoga. Yoga helps to heal the mind, body and soul. Yoga dates to old India rituals, it helps promote healing of the mind, physical and spiritual disciplines. Yogic practices can include movement of the mindful body, meditation, deep thought, breathing, and withdrawal of the external stimuli. To help promote healing, mindfulness and peace. With understanding how Yoga works through the social sciences specifically the psychology aspect Yoga helps calms an individual’s stress response system, according to a Harvard research study (Khoshaba, 2013). Thus, it provides a person an alternative method to calm the stress response system more naturally instead of opting the use of medications, which can be harmful to the person.

Additionally, yoga helps prevent mental health conditions, specifically PTSD. Which is the main element of what I discuss in my final project. Yoga supports my topic in discussing the benefits of using Yoga when one suffers from PTSD. Although PTSD is typically seen in combat veterans or people who suffer a traumatic experience, it also prevalent in first responders. Such as police officers, paramedics, firefighters, doctors, nurses and correctional officers.

Hatha Yoga has been shown to be effective in reducing PTSD symptoms, according to the American Psychological Association (Khoshaba, 2013), especially in cases where contemporary psychological and pharmacological intervention have failed. As such, Yoga could be a great alternative way of healing to the perils of traumatic experiences.

References

Khoshaba, D., (2013). Take a Stand for Yoga Today. Psychology Today. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/get-hardy/201305/take-stand-yoga-today

Peer 2

Mediation

was a topic I chose in a previous discussion. It was traditionally used

in a religious sense that sought the “spiritual, mystical, and sacred

aspects of life” (Loustaunau, 2019). However, today one does not have to

be spiritual to receive the benefits of meditation. Reducing stress and

stress-related diseases and conditions is the most common motive to

meditate. My understanding has been affected by the social science lens

through understanding that social connections and mindfulness practices

are essential in an individual’s life to promote wellness. Anxiety and

depression can overwhelm a person and meditation can help them gain

insight to their experiences (Khong & Mruk, 2009). The social

science lens supports the history lens I used earlier by incorporating a

humanistic approach to history by integrating human behavior and social

necessities.

References

Khong, B. S., & Mruk, C. J. (2009, April-June). Editors’ introduction to special issue on mindfulness in psychology. The HUmanistic Psychologist, 37(2), 109-116. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.1080/0887326…

Loustaunau, M. O. (2019). Meditation. Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health. Retrieved from https://eds-b-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.snhu.edu/eds/d…