Our Strategic Plan

At Optimum Life Choices, our strategic plan is guided by the World Health Organization’s definition of mental health — a state of wellbeing where individuals realize their potential, cope with life’s normal stresses, work productively, and contribute to their community.

In response to the growing mental health needs in Kenya, including findings from the 2021 Kenya Mental Health Taskforce, we have developed a multi-tiered strategic plan for organizations, communities, and individuals. This plan integrates preventive education, psychosocial therapy, and wellness programs.

1. Mental Wellness Psychoeducation & Dance Therapy (The Dancing Brain)
   A creative program combining mental health education with movement to boost memory, reduce stigma, and promote wellbeing.
2. Team Debriefing Sessions
   Facilitated group sessions to reduce stress, promote emotional processing, and strengthen team cohesion.
3. 8-Circle CBT-Based Psychoeducative Training
   Structured training that includes understanding mental health, reducing harmful mindsets, emotional regulation, mindfulness, effective communication, and fitness-based wellness.
4. Psychometric Assessments
   Conducted before and after training sessions to measure mental wellness and tailor interventions.
5. Individual Counseling & Mental Health Support
   Personalized therapy for staff needing additional psychological support.
6. Addiction Prevention & Awareness Training
   Equipping staff with knowledge to recognize, prevent, and manage substance and behavioral addictions.
7. Effective Communications Program
   Strengthening communication styles to improve relationships and workplace dynamics.
8. Wellness Champion Development
   Identifying and training internal mental health champions in psychological first aid and peer support.

Through this strategic plan, we aim to increase access to mental health services, reduce stigma, and promote a culture of holistic wellbeing and empowered life choices.