Our Approach
TigerWell is committed to the promotion of health and well-being.
Health is not merely the absence of illness or distress—it is striving for positive physical, mental, and social well-being (World Health Organization, 1946).
The concept of well-being can comprise multiple components such as flourishing, connectedness, holistic wellness, mindfulness, resilience, grit, purpose, belonging, and self-compassion. It is also deeply impacted by social conditions such as oppression, inequity, and discrimination. Promoting positive well-being while also paying attention to justice and injustice enables people to realize their potential, cope with the stresses of life, study and work productively and successfully, connect with one another, and contribute to their community.
Well-Being is Multi-Dimensional and Settings-Based
The seven dimensions of the UMatter Wellness Wheel illustrate the various components of well-being.
TigerWell utilizes a settings-based approach: going beyond individual health education to create a campus community where people, programs, cultures, policies, systems and spaces all work together to promote well-being.
Community Well-Being Requires Collaboration
Committing to collaborative efforts allows TigerWell to become a sustainable part of Princeton's culture. We create new partnerships and unify existing efforts to make well-being promotion a focus for all campus partners.
Request a Consultation on Well-Being Promotion
TigerWell provides consultation to the Princeton community on well-being-related efforts.
