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White/Black: Part 2 – The Descendants of the Crack Epidemic
White-Black Part 2- Descendants of the Crack Epidemic PPT In part two of our series, we further explore…
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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 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.
Read MoreAn Indigenous Approach to Healing Traumatic Stress in Indian Communities
This session, based on research, will help the participant understand the importance of utilizing culture appropriately when working with clients from tribal/Native American communities in terms of addiction treatment…
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