1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
This presentation delves into cultural considerations when working with Tribal communities, emphasizing the profound impact of historical trauma and ancestor memory, and the importance of culturally grounded approaches to healing. Participants will gain an understanding of trauma’s effects on the whole person, particularly historical, intergenerational trauma and ancestral wisdom, on Tribal communities. The presentation will highlight the inherent strengths and resilience within Tribal communities, exploring how ancestral wisdom, cultural practices, and community connection serve as protective factors. It will promote the incorporation of Indigenous knowledge and traditions into healing practices to foster overall health and wellness, while also providing practical strategies for building trust and promoting culturally sensitive interventions.
Funding for this initiative was made possible by cooperative agreement no. 1H79TI086770 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
The Addiction Psychiatry Advanced Psychotherapy Curriculum on-demand sessions, developed by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) in collaboration with Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) and NYU School of Medicine, are a great way to keep up to date with best practices in patient management on your own schedule.
Course directors for this program are Christopher Blazes, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at OHSU, and David Stiffler, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at NYU.
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