At Out in the Bay, we support mental health and wellbeing through a hybrid model that combines the Five Ways to Wellbeing with insights from the research of Carl Rogers, Carol Dweck, and Daniel Goleman, among others. This approach encourages individuals to integrate simple yet powerful habits into their daily lives, fostering both mental and physical health.
Our method is rooted in the Five Ways to Wellbeing, which emphasises connecting with others, staying active, continuously learning, giving to others, and being mindful. These principles are enriched by:
- Carl Rogers’ Person-Centred Approach: Emphasising empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the importance of creating a supportive environment where individuals feel understood and valued.
- Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset: Encouraging a belief in the potential for growth and learning, helping individuals view challenges as opportunities for development rather than setbacks.
- Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence: Fostering self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills, which are essential for managing emotions and building strong, healthy relationships.
By integrating these concepts, our approach not only supports individual wellbeing but also empowers our community to build resilience, develop positive relationships, and thrive in the face of challenges.
Five Ways to Wellbeing
Connect – Strengthening relationships with others and feeling close to and valued by others, including at work, is critical to boosting wellbeing.
Give – Carrying out acts of kindness, whether small or large, can increase happiness, life satisfaction and general sense of wellbeing.
Take Notice – Paying more attention to the present moment, to thoughts and feelings and to the world around, boosts our wellbeing.
Keep Learning – Being curious and seeking out new experiences at work and in life more generally positively stimulates the brain.
Be Active – Being physically active, including at work, improves physical health and can improve mood and wellbeing and decrease stress, depression and anxiety.
