Well-being is an evolving process. Within each of us resides the capacity for complete well-being, and our worth in the world is not dependent on where we are with regards to the pathway. It is our experience that the more we know about ourselves, and where we want to be, the easier it is to begin the discipline necessary to move in that direction. With that in mind we created the Degrees of Well-Being (DOWB), a self assessment tool that is intended to be of use to individuals, executives and organizations (please see descriptions below).

The DOWB was created as an opportunity to assess the way we are living our lives today against nine categories that we believe to be critical indicators of well-being. Each of these nine categories deal with a different aspect of human behavior and all the categories are main areas of focus within the programs and services we offer. The assessment consists of 93 statements scored on a five-point scale (I agree, I mostly agree, I’m not sure, I mostly disagree, I disagree). Please note the DOWB is used as a pre/post assessment tool for our “What One Person Can Do” program.

Individual Use of the DOWB

The DOWB may be of use to individuals who are interested in assessing their own level of well-being and using the results to create their own personal well-being plan. Included as part of the DOWB is the 93 statement self assessment, a self addressed stamped envelope for its return to us for scoring, followed by a copy of your original DOWB along with your personal results. The results letter includes identification of all nine categories, specifically highlighting your top three areas of strength and your three areas of opportunity with questions for reflection and suggestions for further growth. To order the assessment by mail, please use our DOWB Individual Order Form. If ordering online, please use the options below.

Executive & Organizational Use of the DOWB

The DOWB may be of use inside of organizations in two ways. First, as an opportunity to assess the well-being of an organization, for organizations are only as healthy as the individuals that work there. Secondly, as a pre/post test for internally facilitated and/or created programs for which no quantifiable data is currently being gathered. Both options are listed below in greater detail. If you are interested in the idea of using the DOWB within your organization, please contact us for more information.

•  Assessing Individual/Organizational Well-Being: Executives interested in assessing the health and well-being of their organization can use the DOWB to assess the level of well-being of the individuals who work there. In partnership with the executive and/or leadership team, we will create a personalized letter to accompany the DOWB, and then, following the scoring of the assessments, and as described above, each individual within the organization participating in the DOWB will receive their own personal results. In addition, the executive and/or leadership team will receive an organizational snapshot report highlighting the collective areas of strength and opportunity, along with suggestions for stimulating and creating environments supportive of organizational and individual well-being.

•  Pre/Post Test Assessment with Organizations: The DOWB may also be used within organizations to assess the effectiveness of internally facilitated and/or reated programs (culture related activities, employee awareness/well-being, programs geared to responsibility/customer service) for which no measures or quantifiable data is currently being gathered. In this situation, the DOWB is used as a pre/post assessment tool and would include an organizational snapshot report following the post-test assessment indicating movement from pre to post test, along with suggestions for stimulating and creating environments supportive of organizational and individual well-being. Individual results may also be shared with each participant.

Ordering Information Individuals may order the DOWB online (see below) or by mail using our DOWB Individual Order Form. If you are interested in the idea of using the DOWB within your organization, please contact us for more information.

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207-582-2405

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