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Balm Africa Navigating Stages of life

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

MENTAL HEALTH

The Journey of life is characterized by situations and issues that disrupt normal life. Our 4-week program seeks to create awareness to individuals on the 4 main Mental Health issues and learn available interventions.

TOPICS

Anxiety disorders

Personality disorders 

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Depression, Bipolar disorders and other mood disorders

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS

1. LADIES

This 8-week Program aims at creating awareness on specific Women’s
Reproductive conditions and illnesses. These Ladies are equipped with
information on available the interventions.

TOPICS

1. Infections of the Reproductive System
2. Reproductive Tract Cancers
3. Pelvic Floor Relaxation/ Pelvic organ prolapse
4. Sexual Dysfunctions
5. Incontinence: Urine, Stool, Flatus
6. Understanding Peri-menopause and Menopause
7. Nutrition and Exercises
8. Understanding Infertility in Women
9. Mental Health and Wellness

Ladies 20 years and above attend 1 session per week on Thursdays 7.00pm- 9.00pm E.A.T. The cost of the Program is Kes18,000/ (180 USD). The payments can be made once or in two installments, 1st week Kes 9,000/ and on the 4th week Kes 9,000/. The next intake starts on 17th.6.2021. The registration fee is Kes1, 000/ (10 USD).

2. GENTLEMEN

This 7-week Program aims at creating awareness on specific Men’s
Reproductive conditions and illnesses. These Gentlemen are equipped
with information on the available interventions.

TOPICS

1. Reproductive Tract Cancers
2. The Urinary and the male Reproductive systems
3. Sexual Dysfunctions
4. Understanding Peri-menopause and Menopause
5. Reproductive Tract Infections
6. Nutrition and Exercises
7. Understanding Infertility in Men
8. Mental Health and Wellness

Gentlemen 20 years and above attend 1 session per week on Saturdays 7.00pm – 9.00 pm E.A.T

The total cost of the program is Kes 16, 000/ (160 USD). The payments can be made once or in two installments, 1st week Kes8, 000/ and on the 4thweek Kes 8, 000/. The next intake starts on 19th .6.2021. Registration fee is Kes1, 000/ (10 USD).

2. MENOPAUSE

What is your Menopause Expected Date (M.E.D”)? 

What was your Menopause Commencement Date? (M.C.D) 

In this 6- week Program we focus on unpacking the concept of menopause from an African Perspective (Experientially African).  Ladies 30 years and above attend 1 session per week on Fridays 7.00pm-9.00 pm E.A.T. The total cost of the program is Kes12, 000/ (120 USD). The payments can be made once or in two installments, 1st week Kes6, 000/ and on the 4th week 6,000/. The next intake starts on 2nd.7.2021. Registration fee is 1,000/ (10 USD). 

TOPICS

Introduction to perimenopause  & Menopause

Facts and Symptoms

Nutrition and appropriate Remedies

Reproductive Health issues at Menopause

Mental Health and Wellness

“MY” Menopause experience 

FAMILY

Couple Counseling

Once in the marriage individuals realize how different they are in personalities, passions and perspectives of life. These differences often result to conflicts.  We help the couple address the factors contributing to issues in their union through Marriage and family Therapy.

Pre-marital Counselling

This 10- week program is designed to empower the prospectus couples with key concepts as they establish their desired foundation for their upcoming marriage.

TOPICS

Expectations

Family of Origin

Parenting

Infertility

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Understanding Menopause 

Mental Health and Wellness

Reproductive Health and Wellness

Introduction to Long-Distance Relationships

The place of Communication and Conflict Resolution in the family

Long Distance Marriages

Individuals relate remotely due to various circumstances such as academic pursuit, employment, travel restrictions and peacekeeping missions in Kenya or abroad.

This 9- week program provides a safe space for them to share their experiences and learn appropriate strategies to help them navigate the issues on the way to their family goals.

 TOPICS

Pull and push factors

Communication and Conflict Resolution 0

Parenting

Experiences in Long Distance Marriage

Salient features of a functional long-distance marriage

Understanding Menopause

Preparing for Reunion

Mental Health and wellness

“MY” long distance Marriage experience

Parenting

Family of Origin

The” Father” Factor

Psychological needs of a Child

Parenting Styles 

Sexual Abuse in Children.

Communication in the family

Parenting Adopted Children

Drug and Substance Abuse

Parenting Children with Special Needs.

Mental Health and Wellness

Nesters’ Nest

Our 5-week program provides an environment for the Nesters to share, explore and learn relevant skills. It also enables them to remain active and connected to their age mates

Care- Givers’ Support Groups

Many individuals attend to their family members with illnesses and conditions that require personalized care. In most cases these care-givers get drained or burn out. Our Care- groups enable these care-givers to share their challenges and receive appropriate support for their situations.



LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS

Adolescents and Young Adults counseling

Adolescents and young adults deal with Identity formation and other issues at this critical stage of their lives.The 8 -week program serves to help them define who they are in the midst of peer- pressure as well as assisting them set their desired life goals.

Career Guidance and Mentorship

The 5-week program is structured to provide individuals with an avenue for learning and Networking for optimal achievements.

Workplace counseling

Formal work life is characterized by phases of successes and challenges.  Our work- place programs are designed to address various situations and equip individuals with tools to enable them make informed decisions. 

Personal Development

This is a 5- week program geared towards self-awareness. It comprises structured activities that serve as avenues for the individuals to identify their strengths in achieving their goals

 OUR AGE GROUP NAMES 

1. KITO- 20s

2. RUBI- 30s

3 .ALMASI-40s

4. VITO-50s

5 .LULU 60+

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Mpesa Pay bill no 222189

Account Number: BANSOL# Your Name and Age Name

 E.g., Account Number: BANSOL#Happy Kito

              Or

Family Bank, Kiambu Branch, Account no 001000005710