Transcultural Health

Circles of Health & Well-Being

Circles of Health & Well-Being is a 12-week culturally-based program designed to empower participants by sharing important (evidence-based) health information, resources and tools that support a healthy lifestyle.

Circles of Health combines the support of friends and family, shared cooking experiences, exercise, nutrition and health education in a safe and welcoming, environment, “cultivating a culture of healing and encouragement”.

Circles of Health brings a deep awareness of the connections between physical, mental and spiritual health. Participants are supported by the team process and curricula as they learn how to integrate healthy habits into their life, one small step at a time. They are given the time and space to explore their goals, actualize their gifts – while living in alignment with Allah.

As participants experience their own health improving, they naturally extend their knowledge and experience to their families and the community at large. This tool kit provides them with the necessary resources and information to begin their own “Circle of Health and Well-being”. 

 

OUR GOALS

1. To bridge health, education & culture for optimal self- expression and well-being within the Somali community.

2. Provide a structured pathway to optimal health and well-being through systematic skill-building by offering useful information and tools for improved health outcomes.

3. Provide a safe, welcoming and healing environment for individuals to come together on a regular basis to share their health challenges and stories – and be heard while learning and gaining tools on how to address these issues.

4. Improve skills on how to interface with healthcare providers and improve access to timely healthcare services thereby reducing overall health disparities. 

5. Work to duplicate this program throughout the community, engaging others in preventive care. The information learned within the circle is designed to be extended into family and community networks by utilizing culturally significant communication channels.

6. Identify emerging leader(s) within the community and provide mentoring as they develop their knowledge and skills so they can assist in the duplication process and successfully present the core curriculum to others.

Please contact us to learn more and find out how you can bring this program to your community. All are welcome!

“The circles of women around us weave invisible nets of love that carry us when we’re weak and sing with us when we are strong.”   – Sark

“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.”  
– Albert Schweitzer

 

 

THE CIRCLES OF HEALTH & WELL-BEING TOOLKIT 

Module 1: New Beginnings (Detox & Cleanse)
Theme: Faith 

Module 2: Tradition, Culture and Health
Theme: Compassion

Module 3: Food & Mood
Theme: Forgiveness

Module 4: Tools for Lasting Health
Theme: Gratitude

Module 5: Healthy Food Choices
Theme: Love

Module 6: Trust Your Gut
Theme: Trust

Module 7: Making Sense of Food Labels
Theme: Peace

Module 8: Cravings & Sugar
Theme: Resilience

Module 9: Eating Healthy On-the-Go
Theme: Hope

Module 10: Exercise for Life
Theme: Service

Module 11:  Next Steps
Theme: Unity 

Module 12:  Celebrate Success
Theme: Contentment