Culturally Informed Programs for Professionals
in Behavioral Health
Upcoming Events
Writing to Heal
Native people have undergone much ancestral and personal trauma. At times it can be difficult to process these traumas or soul wounds, but one way to cope and help make sense of these events is through presence and mindfulness. A grounded mindset can be accessed through asking powerful questions and exploring new perspectives through reflective and expressive writing. Learning how to render your emotions on the page is a form of “heartspeak.” Heartspeak can be one of the most helpful skills because it is a means of processing joys, hurts, and everything in between.
WHEN: February 19 at 12:00pm CST
REGISTER: Register for online attendance here
Awareness, Interaction, Direction mental health awareness training (AID)
The goal of AID (Awareness, Interaction, Direction) training is to increase your confidence in recognizing and approaching someone in mental/emotional distress. AID was developed by researchers in the Center for Public Policy and Health (CPPH) at Kent State University as an alternative to longer trainings like Mental Health First Aid. AID addresses mental health and mental health stigma and equips trainees to recognize signs of mental distress in others, how to interact and support the individual effectively, and direct them to necessary resources to support their care and recovery.
WHEN: February 26 at 12:00pm CST
REGISTER: Register for online attendance here
WHAT WE DO
"...do good for the people, always look forward, and never forget what happened to the people in the past."
- Dr. Duane Mackey
Our mission is to serve as subject-matter experts and key authorities on resources for culturally informed prevention practices, addiction treatment, recovery, and mental health services, supporting behavioral health professionals working with American Indian/Alaska Native communities. We focus on using evidence and experience-based methods, as well as traditional cultural practices, for treatment of those suffering from substance use and other behavioral health disorders. We also provide technical assistance to communities in crisis due to mental health or substance use disorders. We utilize community-based participatory research methods and partnerships with local American Indian/Alaska Native behavioral health workforce members to create culturally informed experiences for providers and clients.
Celebrating the work of the National
American Indian & Alaska Native TTCs
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