Although they are bombarded with information, cute outfits, and jokes about sleepless nights, new mothers aren't always prepared for matrescence, or the physical, emotional, and social transition into motherhood, a term first described by medical anthropologist Dana Raphael in 1973. Although wonderful and fulfilling, motherhood can also be isolating, stressful and full of conflicting emotions. Designed to provide education and ...

Register to attend the next Community Conversation hosted by the Alaska Black Caucus or select an upcoming date to attend. The Alaska Black Caucus is proud to present Community Conversations, a weekly series devoted to productive conversations about being Black in Alaska. Community Conversations take place every Sunday at 7pm. Learn more about upcoming conversations on our Facebook page. After ...

Webinar: Implementing Community-Level Policies to Prevent Alcohol Misuse Thursday, November 10, 2022 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET Join the PTTC Network and SAMHSA for an upcoming webinar highlighting findings from SAMHSA’s guide, Implementing Community-Level Policies to Prevent Alcohol Misuse. The guide will focus on evidence-based, community-level policies to prevent alcohol misuse among youth and adults by working to change ...

The Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) is an almost four-decade-old proven model to assist communities to heal from the lasting impacts of colonization. Historical and intergenerational trauma is at the root of hopelessness and healing is the answer to trauma. The GONA follows four developmental phases and values of Belonging, Mastery, Interdependence and Generosity. Who Should Attend Staff members in ...

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 ...