1. All systems are predicated on the sum of its parts. To fix a non-functioning, or diseased, system collect accurate data from withinthat system and send that data back into the system so its non-functioning, diseased, parts can be altered, reformed or abolished.Knowledge

2. To understand the baseline characteristicsof a healthycommunity, lets presume that:Intellectually: The people have a .Physically: They care for themselves and their environment; notbecause of government, but because they care.Emotionally: They experience and express their feelings appropriate to reality, and cope with theircrises in constructive ways.Socially: They communicate with and relate to others in constructive ways.Mentally: They have the ability to learn, retain and remember information. They think and behavebased on rational judgment. This includes their ability to solve problems and make decisions.Vocationally: They follow through with a decision or a task; or to modify or change their decision whenit seems appropriate. This includes the ability to do what needs to be done even when they dont feellike doing it.Spiritually: They have a sense of I AM and I have value. An understanding of their purpose in lifewhich may, or may not, include a typical organized religious belief.Total Wellness includes an ability to function both independently and interdependently, deal withcrises constructively and do what needs to be done even under emotionally painful circumstances.

3. I Gather valid objective datathat will accurately IDENTIFY APROBLEM within your self, orwithin a community.D Use the information gathered toDESCRIBE and DIALOGUEpossible solutions and outcomes.E EVALUATE possible solutions andoutcomes in terms of priorities;time, money and effort.A Plan a strategy and ACTIVATE theagreed to plan.L LEARN. If mistakes were madewith the first plan, begin againwith the collection of additionalvalid and objective data and,once again, DESCRIBE andDIALOGUE possible solutionsand outcomes, EVALUATE and ACT.HealthyCommunities are Healthy Systems.Withintheseseven identified systems it is IDEALthatmembersutilizetheirresourcesto:

4. Positive thinking does not equal rational thinking. Agreement does not equal empathy. Make no assumption that change is simple. Make psychological assessments, not moraljudgments. Do not assume that you know anothers feelings,thoughts, and behaviors. Make no assumption that you know how others reactto their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.

5. The interactionsof agroupare typical of those inacommunity.1. Im interested in that idea.I wonder if anyone else hasa comment on it?2. ___ thinks ___. Do therest of you agree?3. ___ believes ___. Doesanyone else have an opinionabout that?4. Can I have a show of handsof all who agree with ___?

6. Denial of RealityFantasizingCompensationProjectionRationalizationRepressionReaction FormationDisplacementEmotional InsulationSympathismRegressionIntellectualizingLike an ostrich with its head in the sand.Healthy, unless taken to extremes.Pursuit of second-best goals as a way of life.Attributing ones own unethical desires to others.Strong resistance to any attempts to consider orexplore other possible reasons for behavior.Involuntary or unconscious attempts to keep fromdealing with unpleasant feelings.Verbalization of exaggerated attitudes opposite of thedemonstrated behavior.Lack of courage to confront the actual cause of anger.Withdrawal into passivity or indifference to protectthe self from possible future hurt.Striving to gain sympathy in order to bolster feelingsof self-worth despite personal failures.Dependency.Superficiality.

7. Inflexible FlexibleStableUnstableAndthesystemsenvironmentis:If a systems beliefs are:The system may be in aRigidMaintenance modeThe system may have anInternal desireIts in a Decline modeThe systems probably in anExternal force / HighconflictCrisis modeThe system isFlexibleIts in a Start-up or renewalmode

8. WhatsthedifferencebetweenResistantand Resilient?Problem-Solver Thinks abstractly Thinks reflectively Thinks flexibly Attempts alternative solutions for cognitiveand social problemsSense of Purpose and Future Healthy expectations Goal oriented Success oriented Achievement motivated Educational aspirations Persistence and hopefulness Optimistic Sense of anticipation Sense of compelling future Sense of coherenceResilientpeoplearesaidtohavethefollowingattributes:Social Competence Responsive Flexible Empathic and caring Communicative Sense of humorAutonomy Strong sense of independence Internal locus of control Sense of power Self esteem Self efficacy Self disciplined Impulse control

9. Because, in recent years, so many of our nations people have lost so much due tonatural and man-made disasters I believe it is important that the normal and naturalstages of the grieving process be recognized. Ten stages have been identified. Noteveryone exhibits all of the stages as they are outlined, nor do they experience each ofthe stages equally, but, with so many communities experiencing catastrophic losses thecommunity itself may exhibit a collective manifestation of one, or more, of these stages.The following slide describes the typical grieving process. Links have been inserted toreturn you to pertinent tips in the previous pages of this presentation.

10. Shock:Emotional release:Physical manifestations:Depression or Panic:Guilt:Anger:Idealization:Realization:New patterns:Living with the loss:The bottom falls out; numbness, disbelief, denial.Expression of whatever feeling; tears, cursing, laughter.Alterations of normal patterns of life; sleep, eating, etc.Detachment; long black tunnel, suicidal, Will I ever recover?How was I involved in the cause of the loss? Reality, forgiveness.Irrational hostility. How is it focused and expressed.The past was perfect. The future offers little.The past had its faults. The future may not be so bad after all.With the detachment of the image of the past, new life patterns develop.Healthy adjustment recognizes the loss and is no longer disturbed by it.

11. for an effortless transition.This presentation has been compiled byRetired CRC, Veronica Niki Hannevig, MS Rehabilitation CounselingThe information contained herein has been gleaned from ProfessionalJournals, Trainings, etc.