Health is holistic, and its many components contribute to the total person. All components of the total person need nurturing, support and sometimes healing. The basic elements contribute to holistic health include:

Physical Elements
Exercise/fitness
Diet/nutrition
Stress management
Substance use
Lifestyle Management
Sexuality

Mental-Emotional Elements
Self-esteem
Affirmations
Acceptance

Relationship Elements
Family
Loved Ones
Colleagues
Friends
Associates
Acquaintances

Spiritual Elements
Life’s meaning
Philosophy of life
Values
Ethics
Morals
Eternity

Work Life Elements
Goals
Success
Opportunity for growth
Opportunity for Advancement
Work Ethic
Expertise
Pride
Economic Pressures

Ecological Elements
Pollution
Unsafe conditions
Environmental hazards