Personal Philosophy
Review the example philosophy statements on pages 83 & 84 in your textbook. Since you are new to the profession, this will likely feel like a stretch, and that is okay. Follow the instructions for crafting your own statement given on page 85.
• List your personal values and beliefs
• Describe what “health” means to you
• List attributes of people you admire and trust
• List health outcomes you would like to see from the process of health education/health promotion • Identify common themes in your lists
• Write about 500 words describing your own philosophy of health and health education/health promotion
Treat the first five steps in these instructions as your brainstorming session, then write your philosophy statement “fresh” as a flowing synthesis of the themes and understanding you have gained from your brainstorming experience.
