body, and are critical factors in the determination of health, disease and longevity.
W. Public Health Model: There are Seven Dimensions to the Public Health Model: 1. Universal, 2. Selective, 3. Indicated, 4. Case Identification, 5. Standard Treatment for Known Disorders, 6. Compliance with Long-term Treatment (Goal: Reduction in Relapse and Recurrence), 7. Aftercare (including Rehabilitation)
X. 7 – Dimension Model: In 2005, the “Addictions Recovery Measurement System (ARMS),” was published – describing the following seven life-functioning therapeutic activity dimensions for progress outcome measurements. Each of the seven dimensions is interrelated with the public health models’ focus on the individual within the psychosocial environment. The above series of sevens are also interrelated with the following Seven Energies, Abraham Maslow’s famous Hierarchical Pyramid of Needs, and our Seven senses (and you were taught that we only had five). We need to consider that some individuals are more in touch with their extra-sensory perceptions.
Life-functioning Dimensions: 1. Medical/ Physical, 2. Self-regulation/ Impulse-control, 3. Educational/ Occupational, 4. Social/ Cultural, 5. Financial/ Legal, 6. Mental/ Emotional, 7. Spiritual/ Religious
Y. 7 – Dimension Intervention: This 7 – Dimensional health and wellness outcome measure was further
developed into an assessment and treatment process for stress management incorporating the following three screening instruments:
Guidelines for implementing a 7 Dimension Intervention
1. Start the interview with the “Open question” technique to elicit as much detailed information as possible from the client, prior to administering any questionnaires or