A Manual for Personal, Team and Community Well-being and Effectiveness
Based in a Dynamic Process of Continuous Improvement

by Rebecca McLean & Roger Jahnke, Health Action

The Circle of Life has been developed to empower individuals in their quest for greater health, vitality, productivity, purpose and joy. It is intended that all personal action steps will spring directly from the individual participant. There is no intended or implied advice contained in this book. Instead it lays out pathway to personal improvement and is a training in a personal process.

We ask that all participants and facilitators progress slowly but surely, honoring a pace for improvement that is natural and positive rather than forced or stress inducing. For those who are using this process as a healing program, we suggest that you consult with your healing team, case manager and physician regarding any goals or action steps that require significant change in diet, exercise or personal behavior that could effect the progress of your case or shift your need for medications.

This process should always be adapted to maximize the outcomes for the individual or individuals involved. And it should always be tailored to meet the needs of different types of study and support groups to honor their unique settings and situations.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction: On the Threshold of Breakthrough

Part One - The Circle of Life

Chapter 1. The Revelation

Chapter 2. Breakthrough: Fifteen Powers of the Circle of Process

Chapter 3. The Circle of Life, Circle of Life Assessment - The Phases of the Circle Process

Chapter 4. Accessing Your Inner Sources for Transformation

Chapter 5. Ready, Set, Go!

Part Two - The Twelve Aspects: The Full Spectrum of Life

Chapter 6. Nutrition and Diet

Chapter 7. Exercise and Fitness

Chapter 8. Stress Mastery

Chapter 9. Health Care and Self-Care

Chapter 10. Relationships and Family

Chapter 11. Work andCareer

Chapter 12. Financial Health

Chapter 13. Creativity, Play and Humor

Chapter 14. Environment and Nature

Chapter 15. Emotions, Attitudes and Self Esteem

Chapter 16. Life Purpose, Service and Contribution

Chapter 17. Spirituality and Intuition

Part Three: Facilitators Manual

Chapter 18. What Makes an Effective Facilitator?

Chapter 19. How to Structure and Facilitate a Successful Group

Chapter 20. Structuring the Circle of Life (P.H.A.S.E.S) Program for Your Group

Chapter 21. Circle of Life Group Scenarios

Chapter 22. Creating a Health-Enhancing Environment for Group Meetings

Chapter 23. Rocks in the Stream

Chapter 24. Common Facilitator Blues

Resource Guide: Books, audios, videos, music

Extra Worksheets and Forms