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Therapy in a Time of Political Stress and Polarization
Therapy in a Time of Political Stress PPT As our sociopolitical world descends into extreme divisiveness, families and friendship networks are fraying. We can just keep doing our…
Read MoreThe Ethics of Care: Dismantling Racism
The Ethics of Care PPT Over the last 30 years, the changes in the workplace impacting working-class families, racial tensions between different races, and cultural influences have been…
Read MoreWhite/Black Part 1: A Tale of Two Opioid Epidemics
Black-White, A Tale of Two Opioid Epidemics PPT As the more publicized institutionally racist and oppressive practices like police brutality, poverty, and the racial wealth gap continue to…
Read MorePartnering With Tribal Communities to Promote Well-Being and Decrease Opioid Overdose Deaths
Partnering with Tribal Communities PPT The opioid crisis is a current threat to American Indian health, yet American Indian tribal nations are resilient and determined. In Minnesota, American…
Read MoreUsing Trauma Systems Therapy (TST-R) to Improve Engagement and Outcomes
Improving Mental Health Services PPT This webinar will focus on improving mental health services for refugee and immigrant children and families. Dr. Saida Abdi will present Trauma Systems…
Read MoreAn Indigenous Perspective of Co-Occurring Disorders
We will discuss a re-framing of mental health and substance use based on culturally-specific work in the American Indian community, including how historical trauma is a precipitating event, and how DSM diagnostic codes fall short of accurately describing conditions. We will focus on the indigenous view of health as holistic, and cultural teachings for healing and resilience that can be used for any client population.
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