On November 12 and 13, YKHC’s CHAP Field Supervision and Behavioral Health partnered to offer a two-day Community Health Aide Wellness Retreat. The retreat was held in Anchorage with nine Health aides participating and three presenters/facilitators. Facilitators included Joseph Okitkun, CHP/ FS coordinator, Tamara Ayapan, CHP, BHA, and Asela Calhoun, PhD.

Topics included resilience and cultural connection to the YK Delta, Emotional Intelligence, somatic (body) movement for relaxation and dealing with stress, mindfulness and mental health, dealing with stress with a positive attitude, self-care and self-worth exercises, Ciunerkami Caningqauq, visualization, life balance, and more. All presenters used interactive exercises to enhance and support learning and positive behavioral practices.

The evaluations were excellent. Participants were refreshed and enthusiastic, a resounding success!

Quyana!

Asela Calhoun, CHAP Director