The Basic Design of our program
Our program is a community service. There is no fee to join, however we do accept donations so that we can continue to carry the message of hope. The only requirement for membership is a desire to live healthier. We do not support any one diet or exercise plan. Those of us that have been successful in certain areas of health, may discuss what worked for them. That does not mean that same avenue will work for you. Our main purpose is to motivate each other, inspire each other, to gain information from professionals in the community about various health topics, and to give each other support along the way. We are not here to preach or criticize.
This program has three main parts.
Support Sessions: We recommend these sessions be held at least every other week on the same day of the week. These sessions are times when members of the program can bring up topics that the group discusses in a round robin session. Members are encouraged not to preach. We have found that it is most helpful when each member is able to share his/her own experiences in regards to the subject. These experiences can be shortcomings or solutions that the member has discovered worked for him/her.
Focus Session: We recommend that focus sessions be held at least one time a month. They involve having a member of the community come in and discuss a topic. Sometimes, they may even involve group participation. Some of the sessions that we have found most interesting are: Time with a life coach, time with a nutritionist, Reiki sessions, aromatherapy, paint time, and more. The more creative and inspiring these sessions are, the better!
Special Interest Groups: These are groups formed by our members for specific activities. Some of the activities may include charity walks, cooking classes, and even exercising classes. These involve one or more members announcing that they are are interested in xyz and they want to know if anyone would like to join them.
