Circle of Healing
Healing together, honoring culture, building resilience.
The Circle of Healing is the first program launched at Women’s Wellness & Parenting Support Center. It was created during the COVID pandemic to support Somali women facing postpartum depression and emotional stress. Designed by Somali women for Somali women and young women, the program is guided by licensed providers and grounded in evidence-based practices. Participants gain tools to manage emotions, strengthen resilience, and heal in a safe and inclusive space.
Program Goals
• Find a safe and inclusive space for healing and connection
• Receive support as a postpartum mother or young woman managing emotions
• Break silence and isolation through open discussion
• Protect cultural values while gaining practical tools for emotional health
What You Experience
• Healing circles: Guided sessions where women share feelings in a non-judgmental space
• Parenting support: Practical discussions on raising children while holding Somali values
• Group discussions: Topics include stress, family expectations, self-care, and cultural pride
• Resource access: Connection to trusted mental health, parenting, and social support services
“The Circle of Healing helped me find my voice and connect with other women who truly understand”
“Being part of this program made me feel seen for the first time”
How to join
• Contact WWPSC staff by phone or email
• Learn about the program schedule and support options
• Join a bi-monthly healing circle in Bloomington, Minnesota
Location
Women’s Wellness & Parenting Support Center
8500 Normandale Lake Blvd, Suite 350
Bloomington, MN 55437