The healing circle

The Healing Circle program is a safe space that centers Hmong women and femme trauma, resilience, and healing processes by addressing the impacts that systems of power and oppression have on our minds, bodies, and spirit. The purpose of the HC is to build and reimagine alternatives to harmful systems, nurture our holistic wellbeing, and practice solidarity.

We invite you to share space

We welcome applications from Hmong women and femme who are seeking a safe space for peer support, reflection, community care, and sharing lived experiences. Participants are encouraged to commit to all six sessions in order to build trust, practice solidarity, and form sustainable relationships. Our first healing circle cycle consists of six sessions and is capped at five participants. The HC will take place in Merced, bi-weekly on Wednesday’s from 6-7:30pm. We invite you to be in community with us and explore the following topics: 

Session 1 (Sept 24): Stigma
Session 2 (Oct 8): Gender roles
Session 3 (Oct 22): Self-esteem
Session 4 (Nov 5): Intergenerational healing 
Session 5 (Nov 19): Journaling
Session 6 (Dec 3): Somatic healing 

Applications are now open! Space is limited, so please complete this short form for consideration. The form will close on September 3rd, 2025 and you can expect to hear back from us by September 9th, 2025. Please email pligmerced@gmail.com with any questions.

Requirements to join

• Ages 18-26
• Hmong women and femme
• Commit to all six sessions
• Attend sessions in-person
• Merced County resident
• Openness to learn and explore new concepts