WHOLE HEALTH AND WELLNESS
WHOLE HEALTH: What Matters TO YOU?
W hen it comes to Whole Health, the conversation shifts from, “What is the matter with you?” to “What really matters to you?” Whole Health helps people take charge of their health and well-being to live their life to the fullest. The Whole Health approach to care includes conventional and complementary treatment options offered throughout the hospital and also specifically provided by the VA Long Beach Whole Health Program. It focuses on self-empowerment, self-care, and self-healing. This approach places Veterans at the center of their care. It recognizes the importance of your voices in the future of VA health care. VA Long Beach Healthcare System offers a full range of Whole Health services to assist Veterans in their own journeys toward health and empowerment. Goals can include being more active in daily life, stress reduction and management of chronic health conditions, striving for better nutrition and healthier weight, and reconnecting with one’s purpose in life. If you want to make a change in your life, the Whole Health Program is there for you. Our Whole Health Coaches and clinical providers will equip you with the resources you need. Services include: WHOLE HEALTH COACHING Whole Health Coaches assist Veterans with setting health and wellness goals based on their values, and with making plans for acquiring the resources to achieve these goals. Individual and group programs are available. WELL-BEING PROGRAMS These programs promote self-care and well-being (Stress Management, Sleep Education) as well as Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) offerings such as Acupuncture, Mindfulness & Meditation, Tai Chi, Yoga, and more.
THRIVE THRIVE is a 14-week, gender-specific group that helps Veterans build resilience and define their purpose through a holistic approach, including psychoeducation, experiential exercises, creative arts activities, and community building and support. This group is led by multiple providers across disciplines, such as social workers, peer supports, primary care physicians, psychologists, and nutritionists. TAKING CHARGE OF MY LIFE AND HEALTH TCMLH is a 9-week group where Veterans will go on a journey into the Whole Health Circle. You will explore what matters to you—your values, dreams, and purpose in life. WHOLE HEALTH ON-CALL EDUCATION Whole Health Coaches are available to meet with Veterans on a walk-in basis to provide same-day education on Whole Health and connect them with resources. Visit the Veteran Resource Center Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Bldg. 165. CREATIVE ARTS AND HUMANITIES PROGRAM Veterans can explore their creative side through the arts, using mediums such as drawing, painting, and storytelling.
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