About the Training “There are many epidemics in Indian Country and gossip and negativity are two of the biggest ones.” - NWI Training participant, November 2013. The Native Wellness Institute has heard many, many stories and examples of unhealthy workplaces over the years. In response, we have developed a Wellness in the Workplace training that helps participants better understand where unhealthy ...
What is a Story Circle? A Story Circle is a small group of individuals sitting in a circle, sharing stories from their own experience. About this virtual event As each person in turn shares a story, a richer and more complex story emerges. By the end, people see both real differences and things their stories have in common. A Story ...
Wellbeing Wednesdays Alcohol Use Disorder: Our Nation’s Hidden Epidemic Wednesday, September 28 | 2pm-3pm ET Recovery Month provides an opportunity to discuss our nation’s hidden epidemic – alcohol use disorder (AUD). Deaths involving AUD increased dramatically during the pandemic, according to a study by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The study also found that young adults 25 to 44 years ...
ESSENTIAL PEER SUPPORT SUPERVISION CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY SEPTEMBER 20TH AND SEPTEMBER 22ND 9 AM TO 12:30 PM Experts in Clinical Supervision and Behavioral Health Peer Support will share their collective knowledge and experience in hiring, supervising and providing staff development with peer support staff. This 7-hour interactive course will address Foundations and Ethics of supervision Roles and Tasks of Peer ...
MAT CONFERENCE SUPPORT FOR THE WELLNESS JOURNEY September 13th – 15th, 2022 About The MAT Conference The Division of Behavioral Health presents the 6th Annual Medications for Addiction Treatment Conference. We are proudly bringing together local, national, and international speakers to discuss best practices in providing care to individuals who use opioids and stimulants. The topics will include: Systemic solutions ...
Many non-Natives work in various capacities in Indian Country- from tribal administrators to front line workers to urban Indian center employees. In addition, other non-Natives work in other agencies that serve or collaborate with Indian Country. Learning by doing is the way most allies become allies. This interactive training will be facilitated by a team of NWI trainers and is ...
Pandemic fatigue. Zoom fatigue. Political fatigue. It’s real and it has taken a toll on so many of us as we have entered year 3 of the pandemic. Given our changing times, we are offering another training on Self-Care. The interactive training will include three sessions per day via Zoom with plenty of breaks in between. Self-care tools and strategies ...
The DACTS fidelity scale is reviewed in this first of the 2-part training. The DACTS helps organizations implement ACT, the evidence-based practice. To register, email [email protected].
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a widely researched service delivery model for individuals with mental illness (and co-occurring substance abuse) who experience consistent, severe symptoms and who benefit from regular, intensive treatment from a multidisciplinary team of trained mental health professionals. Participants of this workshop will learn the Core processes involved in the operations of an ACT team. To register, ...
For Peer Support Specialists and Recovery Coaches in Alaska. Deepen our practice and strengthen our resilience, together. Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81771496544#success