Mission & services
Mission Statement
The mission of Walking In Balance is to help empower people to work towards holistic wellness and live in balance with the planet and each other. We aim to provide both ancient and modern wisdom to help our citizens thrive and recover from trauma, burnout, substance use, mental illness, etc. We believe that through holistic health and strong community connection, we can overcome oppression and dysfunction.
Services
Walking In Balance is a culturally centered and scientifically supported wellness, prevention, and recovery program. The curriculum blends traditional indigenous wellness practices with contemporary psychological knowledge and practical applications. Walking In Balance means that we find a harmony between our mind, body, and spirit so that we can live well. We promote choosing to prioritize living a healthy and fulfilling life. The Walking In Balance curriculum is trauma-informed, neurodivergent friendly, and adaptable to any program’s unique culture and needs.
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We offer participant trainings that are for anyone and facilitator trainings for individuals and groups who want to facilitate WIB participant training groups. WIB trainings and classes are a hybrid of remote (online courses and trainings) and in-person (experiential training, discussion groups, and community events). See the Trainings & Events section for more details. ​​​
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About Us
Trainings & events
Participant Training (For everyone, teens and up)
The entire WIB participant training in video format can be found at (will be available on 6/1/2025)​
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Comes with a digital copy of the Participant Workbook and the option to order a physical copy, as well as the Daily Planner
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(Pricing/payment info coming soon)
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In-person WIB participant classes are also held throughout the Cherokee Nation reservation in Oklahoma. Please see the calendar for more information.
Facilitator Training (For individuals/groups who want to facilitate WIB participant groups)
To become a certified facilitator of the WIB program, you must first complete and practice the participant training course. It is important that you prioritize embodying these principles in your own life as much as possible before facilitating classes with other. Once you have done this, you will be eligible to complete the facilitator training course.
The additional facilitator training modules in video format can be found at (will be available on 6/1/2025).
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Comes with a digital copy of the Facilitator's Guide and the option to order a physical copy
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(Pricing/payment info coming soon)
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Once you have completed the facilitator course online, the final step to becoming a certified facilitator is to attend and an experiential & discussion based, one-day training. Attending in-person is ideal, but they are held remotely as well. Please see the calendar for more information.
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Events (For all community members)
WIB encourages facilitator's to hold community events that center connectedness and cultural involvement. These typically include a meal, a WIB lesson/discussion, and a craft or group activity.
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In-person WIB community events are held throughout the Cherokee Nation reservation in Oklahoma. Please see the calendar for more information.
Google Calendar link for all trainings and events
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Materials
Participant Workbook
The full WIB curriculum with cultural teachings, supporting psychological knowledge, and practical application tips and questions for all 12 principles and implementation tools.
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​(will be available for online purchase on 6/1/2025)
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Facilitator's Guide
The participant workbook with added tips and guidance for facilitators added throughout in red.
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(will be available for online purchase on 6/1/2025)
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Daily Planner
A simple and customizable daily planner that assists with implementing some of the principles and practices in the WIB program, such as setting intentions, gratitude practices, staying organized with appointments/tasks, self-care practices, emotional regulation, and journaling.
(will be available for online purchase on 6/1/2025)
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Walking In Balance: A simple guide to a fulfilled life of wellness by Abraham Bearpaw
Abraham's original book which includes more details about the traditional Cherokee teachings behind the principles that form WIB and his own personal story with addiction and recovery.
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Address
1722 S Carson Ave
Tulsa, OK 74119
#2803
Phone
918-525-7178
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