We believe paying attention to the wellbeing of the people, families and communities we work with leads to improved health outcomes – not the reverse. Maxine's story demonstrates the reasons why.
Maxine was concerned about being stigmatized for her HIV status and thought she might lose her housing. The tradeoffs she made impacted her health outcomes. Learn more about how paying attention to the wellbeing of the people, families and communities we work with leads to improved health outcomes – not the reverse.
This tool offers a set of questions related to tradeoffs and the Five Domains of Wellbeing that you can use as a “check engine light” for you and your work.
Use this tool to identify how a specific policy, project, program or practice will impact different stakeholders’ wellbeing, allowing you to anticipate and address unsustainable tradeoffs.
Learn how domestic violence practitioners can shift from a singular focus on short-term safety toward increasing survivor safety in the context of creating opportunities to support long-term wellbeing.