About Us
Our Story
Elements of Internal Movement (EOIM) began in 2016, in the aftermath of extreme violence in the Buckeye/Mt. Pleasant community. As the Garden of 11 Angels was created to honor victims of violence Shirley Bell-Weaver decided it was time for a change. As an educator and licensed professional counselor EOIM had the ultimate goal of healing and holistic wellness to support a safe, healthy, and vibrant community. Starting with work at the Juvenile Detention Center to teach social and emotional skills EOIM grew to do this work in two schools in the neighborhood. Soon after programming with youth started, Shirley acknowledged that in order to lift up the community, there needed to be a way to access healthy food and enhance the natural environment.
What We Do
We go into learning institutions to teach social and emotional skills to youth ages 5-18. We focus on the social determinants of health to drive our programming goals. These goals are reached through artistic and creative expression. Our founder Shirley Bell-Wheeler uses her licensed therapy training to inform every aspect of curriculums and programming whether addressing trauma or conflict management.”
Vision
Healthy leaders who lead healthy families that lead healthy communities.
Our Values
Love, Community-driven, Creativity, Sensory Experiences,
Self-confidence, Self-worth, Self-efficacy
Our Mission
A non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of
young people through student-guided learning, trauma-informed
programming, and the power of revolutionary love.