At HIR Wellness Institute, our providers are trained to look beyond just the presenting symptoms and focus on the deeper layers of relational health. Within the CAM™ framework there are five domains of relational health that we believe help to foster sustainable wellness. Working with a CAM™ Provider means working on these five domains of relational wellbeing. We have an interdisciplinary approach to therapy—one that nurtures not only individual well-being but also strengthens the fabric of relationships, village building, and the sense of belonging to our broader communities.

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Our CAM™ Providers utilize a range of innovative techniques that foster self-awareness and growth, engaging relatives in a process of community belonging. This dynamic approach allows us to gain insight into the root causes of challenges and support healing at every level—personal, relational, and communal.

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At the heart of CAM™ is a commitment to healing—not only for the individuals we serve but also for ourselves as providers. Our professional approach is grounded in a continual process of personal healing, growth, and ancestral work. As CAM™ Providers, we offer a variety of therapeutic tools, techniques, and modalities to support the holistic well-being of our relatives (clients), empowering them to live more connected, authentic, and fulfilled lives.

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The core priorities and principles of a CAM™-informed practice include:

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1. Slowing Down & Practicing Presence: CAM™ encourages slowing down in the therapeutic process, creating space for mindful presence. This allows both provider and client to fully engage in the moment, fostering deeper understanding and connection.

2. Authenticity: CAM™ emphasizes the importance of authenticity in the therapeutic relationship. Both providers and relatives (clients) are encouraged to be fully present, honest, and true to themselves throughout the healing journey.

3. Holistic Approach: CAM™ Providers prioritize a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s health, looking beyond symptoms to explore relational and environmental factors that contribute to well-being.

4. Relational and Environmental Attunement: This practice focuses on developing self-attunement, relational attunement, environmental attunement, and fostering a sense of community belonging.

5. Intergenerational Healing: CAM™ emphasizes the importance of healing ancestral roots, identifying intergenerational strengths, and nurturing the well-being of future generations through the Circle of Care™ and the Circle of Children’s Fire Guardians.

6. Empowerment through Connection: CAM™ providers support individuals in building stronger connections with themselves, others, and their community, helping to cultivate reciprocity and a deeper sense of belonging.

7. Healing-Focused Growth: CAM™ centers on supporting both individual and collective healing by addressing deep-rooted concerns and fostering long-term growth, responsibility, and comfort with vulnerability.

8. Ancestral Wisdom: A key principle of CAM™ practice is connecting individuals with their ancestral wisdom and using this connection as a foundation for personal and relational healing.

9. Commitment to Provider’s Personal Healing: CAM™ Providers are dedicated to their own healing, growth, and ancestral work, ensuring that their approach is rooted in ongoing self-awareness and personal development.

10. Interdisciplinary and Integrative approach: CAM™ providers learn how to contribute to interdisciplinary teams and work towards the same goals to improve overall health and wellbeing. Within a CAM™ informed practice, a therapist uses a wide range of therapeutic tools, techniques, and modalities to support a comprehensive and personalized healing and treatment plan.

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These priorities create a practice that is centered on the interconnectedness of individuals, their families, and their communities, aiming for lasting healing and growth.