- Brooklyn Center Community Schools
- BCCS Eight Dimensions of Wellness
Wellness
- Wellness in BCCS
- Program Highlights and Current Opportunities!
- Wellness On Your Terms
- The Interconnectedness of Mindful Movement and Social Emotional Learning for Anti-Racist Practices
- Wellness Committee
- BCCS Eight Dimensions of Wellness
- Wellness Projects with Partners
- Classroom Celebrations and Events
- Smart Snacks and Nutrition Promotion
- Rewards and Incentives
- Physical Activity
- School Events and Fundraisers
- Farm to School
- Nutrition

BCCS 8 Dimensions of Wellness
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The BCCS District Wellness Committee plans programs and implements the District Wellness Policy based on the premise that personal and community wellbeing is multi-dimensional and implementing choices to balance one dimension can help to balance the other dimensions.
Emotional/Mental Health - safely experiencing and expressing emotions; practicing self-care; sexuality; optimism; self-esteem, self-acceptance; resiliency
Environmental - respectful of surroundings and nature; understand personal and collective accountability for the quality of air, water, and earth; awareness that environments affect our well-being
Financial - skills to manage monetary resources; making informed financial decisions; setting realistic financial goals
Intellectual/Creativity - lifelong learning, curiosity; exploring creative outlets; play
Mindfulness/Inner Self - self-reflection; activities that are consistent with your beliefs and values; practicing gratitude; having a meaning and purpose in life
Occupational/Career - participating in work that provides purpose, satisfaction and life enrichment that is consistent with your values, goals, and lifestyle
Physical - healthy lifestyle choices (nutrition, physical activity, quality sleep, monitored screen time, etc.); absence of illness; practicing habits that help the body feel eased
Social/Cultural - awareness and accountability to your social, racial, cultural and gender identities; understanding the diversity of other identities and backgrounds; engaged in your community; developing meaningful relationships; opening and holding space for others