Wellness

SI! GAP WELLNESS EXPERIENCE ~ COSTA RICA
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What is wellness? 

​When people think of wellness, they typically think of getting a massage or doing yoga. And while these can include elements of wellness, those activities constitute a small portion of what wellness is. We define wellness as "the actions and choices that contribute to a lifestyle of dynamic balance on all dimensions of healthy living." More than getting away from life's challenges and relaxing, it's about engaging life in a way that leads to thriving in all its facets. We use research on young adult development to define 9 dimensions of healthy living, and guide participants in developing a lifestyle of balance in all those dimensions, which is what ultimately leads to true wellness. ​
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How do I know if a wellness gap experience is right for me? 

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People that seek this kind of experience tend to share a number of characteristics and situations. If one or more of the following statements sound like you, then Si!Gap Wellness Gap Experience might be exactly what you are looking for: 
  • You are fairly to highly functional in your work &/or studies but you are feeling exhausted and burned out. 
  • You are on a path in life that you are not sure is truly fits you, so you are seeking to explore the world and yourself to find more clarity. 
  • Life seems to be going fine, but it's missing a sense of meaning, purpose, and adventure. 
  • Your lifestyle feels out of balance, where some areas are going well but other essential are not or just feel disconnected from one another. 
  • Your efforts are not having the impact you would like on your own wellbeing and the world around you, and you would like to find a way to make a stronger contribution to wellbeing within and around you. 
  • You're making as much of life as you'd like, you want to thrive but have not figured out the lifestyle that best suits you. 

What Si!Gap Is Not: 

​While the Si!Gap team and the organization it belongs to (the Supportive Immersion Institute) have almost two decades of expertise in treating mental health, Si!Gap is not a therapeutic program. Because of that, if you struggle with the following issues or similar ones, we recommend you seek an environment that can appropriately address your needs: 
  • Substance Abuse
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders 
  • Suicidal ideation
Because of our expertise in mental health, we can help you assess whether our approach may be appropriate for you.

What Si!Gap Is:

 Si!Gap provides you with everything you would want in a gap or study abroad journey, with the significant addition of the wellness element, which guides you recalibrate your optimal level of functioning through:
  • Assessment tools to better understand your level of functioning and how you are improving week by week
  • Weekly check-ins with peers and staff
  • Dozens of internship opportunities, service learning and classes from which to choose 
  • Cultural and language immersion - from Spanish classes to incredible connections with your homestay family and local mentor
  • Guidance throughout your time in Costa Rica, and even after you have left, on how to reach and maintain a Healthy Lifestyle that truly works for you. 
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  • Si!Gap
  • Wellness
  • Basic Info
  • Apply
    • Inquiry Form
    • Tuition & Costs
  • Gap Options
    • Learning Spanish
    • Service & Internships
    • College Courses
    • Travel, Recreation & Wellness
  • More Info
    • Contact Us
    • Our Support Team
    • Blog
    • Supportive Immersion Theory
    • Videos & Photos