1. Describe an experience within your community related to one
or more of the eight dimensions of wellness in which bias had
an impact.
a. What did you take away from this experience, and how
did it influence your understanding of wellness?
b. How does having a better understanding of bias influence
your thoughts about this experience and about wellness?
For me, this is a challenging question to be able to answer. I struggle
with this because I feel like I try to look at things from all
perspectives. I would say something that I grew up with and worked
with when I was younger though was that of not being the same
religion as most people in the state. Making friends who would not
try to push religion on me was always a challenge. This never
bothered me because I am fine with anyone and their religious
choices. I would say it has caused bias when meeting new people
who are not from the state and the first questions will always be
asked are you...? I would say there is some bias in opinions when it
comes to people from the state. It is something a lot of times is
implicit bias from people in this state. I do tend to see though that
many people who live here because of the lack of diversity there is
implicit bias from them as well because they may something they do
not fully see as people having an issue with and even after it is
explained they do not often see it still. I think this fits in all of the
dimensions of wellness.
I always try to understand things and listen and be open to all things.
I know I have my own biases at times and may not even recognize
them. I think what all this teaches me is to continue to look for those.
Seeing some of the biases that are impressed by others. Being aware
and trying to make yourself better is always important and helps to
make oneself better and work on our overall wellness.
