FikaWelie
Caribbean and African Mental Health CIC "Culture Does Matter"
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Words of
Wellness
Words of Wellness: 12-Week Creative Arts Journey
Join FikaWelie's 'Words of Wellness', a 12-week creative storytelling, creative arts, and wellbeing programme.
About the Course:
"Words of Wellness" is a FREE 12-week program for everyone that utilises creative writing, storytelling, and cultural reflection to support the mental well-being of global majority communities in Stockport, although everyone is welcome.
Each 2-hour session is crafted to foster a safe, inclusive environment for expression, healing, and empowerment.
Course Structure:
Week 1: Introduction & Safe Space Creation
Week 2: The Power of Storytelling
Week 3: Exploring Identity
Week 4: Writing Through Emotions
Week 5: Celebrating Culture
Week 6: Mindfulness in Words
Week 7: Overcoming Challenges
Week 8: Letters to the Future
Week 9: Resilience Through Writing
Week 10: Spoken Word and Sharing
Week 11: Shaping Narratives
Week 12: Reflection & Celebration
Key Features:
Trauma-informed practice facilitators use approaches that acknowledge, respect, and gently respond to the impact of trauma
Drop-in sessions: attend as many as you like
Focus on heritage, culture, and trauma
Facilitated by experienced professionals
Well-being tips, mindfulness exercises, and art and design
Who Should Attend:
Adults aged 18 and above from Caribbean, African, South Asian, and other Global Majority backgrounds residing in Stockport and the surrounding areas.
In partnership with Live Well Stockport.
exploring identity
Words of Wellness invites participants to reflect on their personal and cultural identities through creative storytelling. By exploring who they are and where they come from, participants gain insight into their experiences and values, building self-awareness and confidence.
Writing Through Emotions
Participants are guided to use writing as a tool to process emotions, release stress, and explore complex feelings safely. Through expressive exercises, journaling, and creative prompts, writing becomes a pathway to healing, resilience, and mental well-being.
Power of storytelling
The Power of Storytelling
This program harnesses the transformative power of storytelling to give participants a voice.
Sharing personal narratives fosters connection, empathy, and understanding, while validating individual experiences and creating a sense of community.
