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Wellness Toolkit

Wellness Toolkit

 

The documents available on this page are intended to help Michigan employers plan and implement employee wellness programs — or expand the ones they already have.

Supporting mental wellness has become more challenging since the COVID-19 pandemic brought uncertainty, isolation and significant changes into our lives. The Stay Well program created this toolkit to be a collection of ready-made resources for private companies, nonprofits, government agencies and other organizations big and small.

Tools for Starting a Wellness Program

  1. Wellness Initiative Letter to Colleagues. Provides sample language to notify staff of intentions to begin a team-oriented wellness program.
  2. Wellness Glossary. Definitions of wellness-related concepts.
  3. Wellness Survey Template. Sample questions for administering a staff survey to help focus programming and activity efforts.
  4. Incorporating Wellness into the Workplace. Strategies for starting or expanding a mental wellness program.
  5. Wellness Program Flowchart. A guide to create, implement and maintain a successful wellness program.

 Wellness Programming Resources

  1. Workplace Wellness Activity Ideas. Numerous suggestions for wellness activities that can help support a connected and restorative workplace.
  2. Supporting Wellness: Tips for Supervisors. Recommended practices for supervisors to regularly check in with staff members and support their wellness needs.
  3. Bring Wellness to your Next Meeting. The activities in this handout can encourage connection, promote collaboration and increase energy within staff groups.

Handouts and Worksheets

  1. Introduction to Dimensional Wellness. A chart showing descriptions of the eight dimensions of wellness.
    Here are links to handouts exploring each individual dimension:
         a. Physical Wellness
         b. Financial Wellness
         c. Social Wellness
         d. Spiritual Wellness
         e. Environmental Wellness
         f.  Emotional Wellness
         g. Occupational Wellness
         h. Intellectual Wellness
  2. Centering Wellness Worksheet. Helps individuals reflect on the dimensions of wellness they prioritize in their lives.
  3. Five Senses Grounding Exercise. A helpful visual for self-regulation and stress coping.
  4. Self-Compassion Exercises. Guide for individuals with ways to practice compassion for themselves and others.
  5. Self-Care Inventory and Planning Worksheet. Self-assessment that can help individuals learn more about strengths and weaknesses when it comes to wellness.

Ready-to-Go Slide Presentations

  1. Understanding the Eight Dimensions of Wellness
        a. Slide deck
        b. Presenter’s narration
  2. Understanding the Pandemic’s Effects on our Wellness
        a. Slide deck
        b. Presenter's narration
  3. Understanding Wellness and Resilience
        a. Slide deck
        b. Presenter’s narration