Toolkit Overview
Khmer Joy is a product for Cambodian-Americans that introduces healing approaches from our heritage and advocates more culturally sensitive care for the community. A toolkit is designed and it aims to help individuals learn the various ways of healing practices derived from Cambodian culture.
Many mental health resources lack cultural sensitivity, failing to address the unique experiences and needs of the Cambodian-American community. This toolkit aims to bridge that gap by:
- Challenge the assumptions embedded in the Eurocentric mental health system.
- Re-introducing and explore the significance of traditional Cambodian practices in supporting mental health.
- Empowering Self-Care: Providing resources and activities that can be integrated into daily life to promote well-being.
The toolkit is divided into different sections, each focusing on a core aspect of Cambodian wellness:
- Deconstruct & Reconstruct (Tracing)
A zine that serves as an introduction on the deconstruction and reconstruction process. - Experiment 2: Recenter (Intervention)
A recipe book that explores cooking based on herbal medicine and meditation and mindfulness cards teaching spiritual practices. - Experiment 3: Exchange
The exchange of toolkits to another person. A small note is included where previous owners of the toolkit can write messages such as encouragement and their favorite parts of the kit for the next person receiving it.