Thirteenth International Conference on Health, Wellness & Society

Abstract

Stress, burnout and poor mental health in the workplace and home are an ongoing concern as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the application of wellbeing practices in the personal and professional setting requires further exploration as one possible response to addressing concerns. Frontline workers and healthcare practitioners use this concept in limited ways, and subsequently requires conceptual clarity to further identify the significance, use and applications in life. Wellbeing measured by PERMAH (positive emotion, engagement, relationship, meaning, accomplishment, health) as a recipe to build upon self care practices is explored and implemented. With access to training, individuals can gain personal experience to gauge wellbeing, giving them tools to promote holistic health practices at work and home. Integrating PERMAH and wellbeing habits more intentionally can assist healthcare practitioners and clients develop a particular way of being present for themselves and others, and shift from a purely theoretical way of knowing to one that is embodied and holistic.