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Client-side, local-first narrative therapy and emotional regulation web application based on NET and Nandi cultural concepts. # Oret Mental Wellness App 🌳 Oret is a client-side, local-first narrative therapy and emotional regulation application. It is the digital adaptation of the *Oret Manual*—a trauma integration and resilience guide developed by psychologist Brenda Jepkorir Sharp (founder of Sharp Perceptions) in Kenya. Built on the clinical principles of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) and the Tree of Life framework, Oret uses Nandi cultural concepts (where *oret* or *oretet* signifies lineage, ancestral connection, and community) to structure a safe, metaphorical space for self-development and emotional containment. * **Live App URL:** oret-app.iamkingori.workers… --- ## 📖 Core Therapeutic & Clinical Principles Unlike typical mindfulness apps, Oret enforces strict clinical guardrails directly in its code structure: 1. **Regulation Precedes Exploration:** Access to deep past exploration modules (Module 1: Roots) is gated. Users must first complete the 12-minute Body Scan or the somatic 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Practice in the **Self-Regulation Toolkit** to unlock pacing. 2. **Metaphorical Containment:** The Tree of Life serves as a psychological container. Users map their lives to parts of a tree (Roots = Heritage, Ground = Current Environment, Trunk = Talents, Leaves = Supporters & Grief) to maintain psychological distance. 3. **Escape & Safety Pathways:** A persistent, 1-tap **Crisis Pathway** button is present on all screens, offering immediate local hotlines (Kenya/South Sudan) and emergency contact texting. 4. **Clinical Pacing Guards:** User onboarding includes validated screening tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PC-PTSD-5, and Columbia suicidality checks). Scoring algorithms automatically route high-acuity users away from Self-Guided pathways to certified practitioners. --- ## 🏗️ Tech Stack & Architectural Decisions (Rich Hickey Perspective) Following Rich Hickey’s *Simple Made Easy* philosophy, Oret is designed to separate concerns completely, avoiding the complected state …