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Explain why we implement primary prevention
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(1) minimize the emergence of new cases, from something undesirable happening in the future
(2) doing something now that will improve the occurrence of something positive in the future (3) bolsters strength of individuals while fostering more health contexts (family, school, health, work) |
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What does it mean when we say that prevention requires intentionality rather than responsivity?
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Primary prevention is not driven by an urgent demand for assistance (responding). rather it requires the assessment of need and planning, implementation, evaluation and revision process many times over
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What are the two major methods of prevention?
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(1) strengthening the person
increase their skills, give sense of agency, instill healthy habits, constructive attitude (2) inducing change in human systems increase environmental resources and supports, decrease stressors and factors that increase the likelihood of psychological dysfunction |
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What are factors that contribute to wellness? (4)
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diet, exercise, stress free lifestyle and leisure activities
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Why might counselors be concerned about wellness
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because of the link between wellness and mental health
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What aspects of stress management are important to counselors
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inform clients of the importance of regular vacation and leisure time to avoid burning out, recognize the behaviors of workaholics
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How do leisure activities differ between individuals of higher and lower SES?
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higher status individuals typically partake in more meaningful leisure activities, while lower SES individuals may spend leisure time pursuing activities such as watching television or listening to the radio
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Why might recreation be an important factor in gerontological counseling?
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Retired seniors may not understand how to fill the void left behind by unemployment. Need instruction in productive and healthy recreational pursuits
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