Diagnosis: Poor morale

Anxiety, powerlessness, and ineffective coping skills all affect personal and professional well-being. To address these concerns, Maricopa Medical Center (Phoenix, Arizona) implemented a pilot wellness program based on research outcomes from psychoneuroimmunology and biopsychology. The program consisted of three 2- to 3-hour learning and practice sessions. Participants received theory and skills demonstrations, set behavioral goals, and recorded goal-related activities. Goal setting followed by peer review appears to be the most influential aspect of the program.