Eight Dimensions of Wellness

(for women, mothers, and families rebuilding their lives):

A circular infographic titled 'Eight Dimensions of Wellness' from the COGO Program Framework. It features eight segments labeled Physical, Emotional, Financial, Environmental, Occupational, Intellectual, Spiritual, and Social, each in different colors.

➤ Emotional Recovery – Learning healthy ways to handle stress, grief, triggers, and feelings; building confidence, self-worth, and hope.

➤ Social Recovery – Rebuilding relationships and creating positive support; learning communication, boundaries, and healthy connection.

➤ Intellectual Recovery – Learning and growth through education, life skills, parenting support, workshops, and personal development.

➤ Environmental Recovery – Creating a safe, calm space at home and in the community; building routines and surroundings that support healing and stability.

➤ Physical Recovery – Caring for the body through rest, nutrition, movement, and routine; supporting healthy habits that help people feel stronger each day.

➤ Spiritual Recovery – Finding purpose, faith, meaning, and inner peace; connecting to what keeps you grounded (prayer, meditation, nature, community, values).

➤ Occupational/Vocational Recovery – Building job readiness, career goals, training, and stability; helping families move toward long-term independence.

➤ Financial Recovery – Budgeting, saving, managing bills, improving credit, and planning for stability; learning how to move from survival to security.

Community of Grace Organization (COGO) brings the Eight Dimensions of Wellness to life through non-clinical, community-based experiences—creative expression, supportive gatherings, and partner-led activities that help women, young women (16–24), mothers, and families build confidence, connection, and stability.

Impact Snapshot: 50+ women participated in our PhotoVoice/Voices of Recovery exhibit experience—strengthening multiple dimensions of wellness through creativity, reflection, and community connection.

Eight Dimensions in Action (What We’ve Done + Who We’ve Done It With)

  1. PhotoVoice / Voices of Recovery experiences and community exhibits — using photography and storytelling to help participants reflect, connect, and bring out the best in themselves across multiple dimensions of wellness

  2. Community wellness gatherings and events hosted in welcoming, family-friendly spaces

  3. “Mommy & Me” camping experiences through Maryland State Parks — family connection, nature, routine, confidence, and community bonding

  4. START Program (completed) — structured support that strengthens stability, goal setting, and next-step planning

  5. Community advocacy and survivor engagement with Moms Demand Action / Everytown

Examples of what this looks like:

Community Partners We’ve Collaborated With:

  • Asian American Center of Frederick AACF / Rest and Restore sessions and boutique pop-up

  • Delaplaine Arts Center (community events / fundraising engagement)

  • ThorpeWood (community and nature-based gathering support)

  • Tropic Pots Cuisine (community partnership and event support)

  • Asbury Methodist Church (community space and support)

  • Helping Hands and Caring Hearts (community connection and support)

  • Frederick County Public Libraries (event space and community access)

  • Frederick Community College – GED Program (education and advancement support)

  • Maryland State Parks (Mommy & Me Camping)

  • START Program (completed collaboration)

  • Moms Demand Action / Everytown (community advocacy + survivor engagement)

We welcome local businesses, sponsors, and organizations that want to support non-clinical wellness experiences for women, young women (16–24), mothers, and families.

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*COGO is not a crisis service. If you are in danger, call 911. If you need immediate emotional support, call or text 988.