Integrating Wellness Work into Mental Health Private Practice

The American public's interest in wellness has grown considerably. Thisarticle offers an introduction to incorporating wellness methods into private practice. A parallel is made between the use of theory, assessment, and treatment planning in traditional practice and a practice that has a wellness focus. Examples of wellness models are introduced, two wellness assessment instruments associated with the models are presented. The transtheoretical model of change is reviewed in relation to its utility of working with a client on wellness issues. Finally, a case study is given to illustrate the use of wellness methods with a client.