Health Promotion in Communities: Holistic and Wellness Approaches
, by Clark, Carolyn ChambersNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780826114075 | 0826114075
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 12/1/2001
In her latest book, Dr. Clark applies a holistic, wellness perspective to community health, focusing on community strengths and resilience - such as positive nutrition, healthy environment, fitness, and self care skills - rather than risks and disease. Practitioners and students will find this book a practical and comprehensive resource for creating community health programs and promoting wellness among individuals and groups. Special features include: A step-by-step guide to planning, implementing, and marketing community health programs; Strategies for wellness nutrition, fitness, stress management, and smoking cessation; Strategies for preventing violence in the schools and larger community; Tips on sharpening communication skills with individuals and groups; and Models of culturally sensitive health promotion programs.