WELLNESS.
IT’S WHAT WE DO.
OUR GUIDING PHILOSOPHY
Wellness looks different to everyone. Some find bliss connecting with nature during a stroll along the lake, while others rejuvenate through the peaceful practice of yoga or meditation. Swimming laps may be more your style, or perhaps it’s cultivating your creativity through art or music. At The Mather, opportunities abound for enhancing your personal well-being.
WE CALL IT CONTINUWELL™
As part of our commitment to continued innovation, we use an evolved approach to whole-person wellness, one that’s backed by scientific research. It’s called ContinuWell™ and it’s the guiding philosophy behind our individualized wellness programs.
MIND, BODY & SOUL
True wellness goes beyond a person’s physical health. Numerous factors, such as emotional health, intellectual stimulation, environmental influences, social engagement, and spirituality are among the pieces that make up whole-person well-being. Our offerings reflect all of those elements.
ONE HOLISTIC APPROACH
Based on Mather Institute’s unique Person-Centric Wellness Model, the framework of ContinuWell™ takes into account how the empowering drivers of autonomy, achievement, and affiliation work hand-in-hand to deliver a full spectrum of fulfillment. Together, these factors provide you the ability to achieve your desired potential and aspirations.
LIVE YOUR POSSIBILITIES
At The Mather, there is a vast array of possibilities for your wellness journey, whatever that may be. Some options include:
- experiencing a new medium in our Open Art Studio
- exploring practices like yoga, meditation, and tai chi
- joining a group fitness class to focus on balance, strength, and cardiovascular health
- learning something new from one of the many engaging lectures offered on a regular basis
- embarking on a process of self-discovery with our specially trained Wellness Coach
- participating in storytelling, poetry, and journaling groups
- taking in a musical performance from some of the area’s top talent
- connecting with friends on our rooftop patio as the sun sets over Lake Michigan
Each person’s wellness journey is unique
This important evolution in our approach to wellness considers the many factors that contribute to a person’s quality of life on three levels:
The individual level
Personal interests, values, beliefs, and attitudes
The community level
Social networks and neighborhood resources
The society level
Politics, the economy, and culture
Achieving individual wellness starts with straight ‘A’s
While each person’s wellness is unique to their life experiences and influences, research has identified three contributing drivers within this model that play a significant role.
Autonomy
We thrive when empowered to make our own choices. Even when we rely on others, being able to make decisions for ourselves is a key driver of personal well-being.
Achievement
Confidence comes from doing. From learning. From knowing. A powerful way to foster wellness is an accomplishment on our own terms.
Affiliation
One of the most basic human needs is to belong. To feel a part of something bigger than ourselves. Being connected to other people is critical to achieving well-being.
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