We know that adults of all ages face stresses and hard spots in their lives. With that in mind, Adult Wellness Circles have been created to give them a safe place to talk honestly about their lives, see that all areas of their lives are interconnected, and to empower them to make healthier choices for themselves.
This Adult Faith Self-Assessment is an interactive PDF consisting of eighty statements, ten in each of the eight areas of the Living Compass. The Self-Assessment is designed to help you listen to the whispers in your life right now. Our lives are always speaking to us. The question is, are we listening? This is your opportunity to listen.
The Adult Wellness Compass Self-Assessment—like a mirror—will reflect back to you your current state of balance and wholeness. The results are a present-moment snapshot of your life right now, revealing where in the garden of your life you have been watering and tending, and which areas could use more of your attention.
It is important to remember that the results are merely a snapshot of one’s life at the moment it is taken it is not a measure of one’s value, nor is it a diagnosis or any kind.
Wellness circles are six-week facilitated programs, beginning with each participant taking the self-assessment and inviting participants to focus on making a change in one area of wellness. This 38-page workbook contains the Living Compass self-assessment tool, texts for each of the six sessions, space for reflection regarding the FAITH steps, scripture verses, and ideas for spiritual practices. This booklet is designed to help the participant grow in faith and wellness, and can also serve as a reference after the six weeks are over.
Each Wellness Circle participant will need their own Adult Faith & Wellness Circle Program Workbook.
Everything one needs to know regarding how to run a Living Compass six-week wellness circle can be found in this 76 page, 8 1/2" x 11" paper-bound facilitator guide. The step-by-step directions are thorough and easy to follow. Inside you will find directions on how to use the Living Compass wellness sessions in both a small or a large group format. Inspirational quotes, scripture verses, and prayers are included to supplement each week's topic and to provoke thoughtful reflections. The facilitator will also find guidelines for leading meaningful group discussion based on Motivational Interviewing.
When leading a wellness circle all group members need their own copy of the Living Compass Adult Faith and Wellness Participant Workbook.
Our community language resources do not use explicit faith language and can be used within congregations or the broader community.
This Adult Self Assessment consists of eighty questions addressing the eight areas of wellness that make up a life, all are interconnected and contribute to your overall wellbeing. The results are merely a snapshot of your life at this moment. The results might have been different if you had taken it a month ago or may be different if you were to return to take it a month from now, as life is always changing.
The intent is to help adults observe where things stand for them now, and help them determine if there is an area of wellness to which they would like to pay more attention. We also offer digital versions our self assessment tools.
The Adult Wellness Circle Program Workbook is a 38-page, workbook containing the self-assessment tool, lessons for each of the six sessions, and space for reflection regarding the Action steps. This booklet is designed to help the participant continue to grow during change and can also serve as a reference after the six weeks are over.
For Wellness Circles, all participants will need their own Adult Wellness Circle Program Workbook.
The Adult Wellness Circle Program Facilitator Guide is a 76-page book containing everything one needs to know regarding how to run an Adult Wellness six-week wellness circle.
Inside you will find directions on how to use the Adult wellness sessions in both a small or a large group format.
When leading a wellness circle all group members need their own copy of the Adult Wellness Circle Program Workbook.
The Wellness Compass Notebook for Adults, Notebook for Teens, Notebook for Parents, and Notebook of Activities for Kids are each colorful, downloadable books designed for use individually or in a group.
They are based on our extremely popular The Teen Compass Wellness Notebook used in schools,, community centers, hospitals, faith communities, and other places working to promote greater wellness.
Each Notebook will help you identify your values and dreams, and help you better understand and then choose the very things you want to do that will help you navigate your way toward greater well-being. Just as people use a compass to help check their bearings and make sure they are headed in the direction they intend these Notebooks will allow you to pause and check your bearings regarding the choices you are making in your life.
The Notebooks invite readers to explore the eight interconnected areas of the Wellness Compass— Handling Emotions, Healthy Relationships, Vocation (work, school, volunteer), organization, Care for the Body, Stress Resilience, Rest and Play, and Spirituality.
We have put together a series of tutorial videos for “How to Facilitate the Adult Wellness Circle Program” that will help you prepare for facilitating wellness circles using our resources. Click the button below to view our series of video tutorials.
“After retirement, I was feeling pretty lost and my wellness circle really helped me.”
“This is like an intentionality group really, we were learning to live with more intention.”
“I realized that I was in the midst of a J Curve and that helped me get a healthier perspective on my situation.”
“Knowing the members of the group were supporting me was very helpful.”
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