The emotional dimension of Wellness focuses on feeling positive about our lives and ourselves. Emotional Wellness is having the ability to feel and express human emotions such as happiness, sadness and anger. It includes the freedom to love and be loved and achieve a sense of fulfillment in life. An emotionally well person is one who is able to recognize and accept their feelings, strengths and limitations. Achieving Emotional Wellness allows us to experience life with enthusiasm and grace and maintain satisfying relationships with others.

At Westminster-Canterbury, Emotional Wellness is enhanced by participation in:

• Resident support groups for caregivers, arthritis, diabetes, grief and loss
• Yoga
• Tai Chi
• Massage Therapy
• Reminiscence Groups
• Pet Therapy
• Individual Counseling
• The CAPE Connection - Children, Animals, Plants, Empowerment