Indiginous Healing 101: Mental Health and the Indigenous Community

Indigenous Healing 101: Mental Health and the Indigenous Community

Presented by Kurstie Bevelhymer-Rangel, MSW, LSW

Thursday, November 18th 2:00pm-5:00pm EST

3 CEs- Meets Ethics Requirements

This training will aim to provide education on the history, intersectionality, and best practices of working with Indigenous people, communities, and tribes. The populations covered will extend beyond the federally recognized tribes of what is now known as the United States and will also cover the First Nations of Canada, Inuit, Métis, as well as Indigenous tribes of Mexico. This training will serve as a brief introduction to working with Indigenous communities, confronting the barriers to healthcare, mental healthcare, and provide resources for advocacy on behalf of these communities. This pr...Read more

Learning Objectives

• Describe intersectionality as it relates to Indigenous identities.
• Identify barriers to mental healthcare within Indigenous communities.
• Identify components of healing to consider when working with Indigenous populations.