2023 Activities
Bringing Change One Step at a Time
Mindfulness
Calm, Connecting, & Healing
Interns are invited to participate in our weekly mindfulness sessions to promote their health & well-being.
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This year we are working on creating curriculum for children & adults to benefit from a mindfulness practice in a practical & sustainable way.
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Aleta Monakhov, RN & PMHNP-Rx leads this initiative.
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Social Squad
Making a Difference
Through this experience, interns have the opportunity to create engaging curriculum for children of all ages to learn & practice skills to navigate difficult, frustrating and/or scary situations and to make and keep meaningful friendships. These group curricula help children be calmer, happier and more confident in challenging situations.
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Kaui Mau, Marriage & Family Therapist & Katie Lau, Registered Behavioral Technician conduct therapeutic groups for children using these curricula.
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Innovative Care
@ Kahala Clinic
for Children & Family
A core part of our mission at Village Visionaries is to mentor young people interested in healthcare. Qualified interns experience working in a fast-paced clinic providing high quality & compassionate patient care.
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Dr. Cathy Bell, a pediatrician & child, adolescent and family psychiatrist supervises this program.
Community Partnerships:
PACT: Dr. Bell understands the importance of early intervention for children. She is the mental health consultant with PACT Head Start and Early Head Start programs at Kahauiki Village. Kahauiki Village is a residential community for families that have experienced homelessness. Interns have the opportunity to experience community consultation. Contact us at interns@kahalaclinic.org on how to get involved.