Four Dimensions of Health

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Physical Health

Provides you the energy and strength to blaze a new trail

  • Sleep
  • Orthoses
  • Nutrition
  • Pain Management
  • Physical Activity
  • Medication Management
  • Joint Protection
  • Symptom Management
  • Ergonomics
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Mental Health

Equips you with the ingenuity and resilience to navigate obstacles

  • Stress Management/Coping
  • Cognitive Deficits (i.e., brain fog)
  • Energy Conservation
  • Self-Efficacy
  • Fatigue Management
  • Building Resilience
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Social Health

Gives you a leg up when the going gets tough.

  • Advocating for Self in Home, Work, and/or Community Settings
  • Advocating for Self in Healthcare Settings
  • Strengthening and Expanding Your Social Support Network
  • Developing Communication Skills and Disclosure Planning
  • Negotiating Social Roles and Obligations
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Spiritual Health

Guides your way and helps you stay the course

  • Identifying core values & beliefs—Your “North Star.”
  • Aligning Decisions & Lifestyle with Your "North Star."
  • Setting Realistic, but Aspirational Goals
  • Reflecting and Balancing Priorities
  • Helping You Find Meaning in Everyday Life

Is your health supporting the life you want to live?

Take a moment to check in with yourself. Our free 5-minute Whole-Health Check-In quiz helps you reflect on how your body, mind, and spirit are doing as you navigate life with a rheumatic condition. This short check-in helps you notice what’s going well and where you might need a little more care or support.

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