First Nations Mindfulness and More: Plains Peoples Way of Thinking and Being

This new 4-hour course is available 24/7 in Online Video format, and requires a High-speed (cable, dsl) connection to the Internet.

Program Description:

The purpose of this interview is to provide clinicians with an alternative way of thinking about the psychological concept of “mindfulness,” from a First Nations/Native American understanding. This emphasis on cultural diversity will also enhance the therapist’s capacity to work with Native clients by giving a rare glimpse into another way of living, thinking and being. By showing a healthy way of being within Plains Native cultural understanding, it will help to counteract some of the racial stereotypes and lack of information rife in some communities.

In Part I, with the Blackfoot language as exemplar of traditional Plains Peoples’ thinking (and beyond), the workshop honors the old ways by using words and concepts that evoke understanding beyond their denotative value.

In Part II, Spear Chief and Paulsen discuss the phases of EMDR Therapy as they are affected by the cultural concepts and differences. The workshop also addresses blunders therapists make working with Native clients. Because the interviews, Parts I and II, were relatively free wheeling in Native conversational style, the participant may find the included handout helpful to organize their thoughts in preparation for the quiz. Attendees will not be quizzed on the Blackfoot words used in the training, but on the concepts.

Goals & Objectives:

• Define four values central to the Blackfoot way of life.
  
• List three traditional practices that facilitate the practice of mindfulness from a Plains point of view.
  
• Enumerate three common blunders dominant culture therapists often make working with Native clients.
  
• Name three types of historical trauma common to Native American/First Nations clients.
  
• Discuss the phases of EMDR Therapy as they are affected by Plains cultural concepts and differences.

After purchasing the course, you will instantly be taken to your Online Classroom page containing instructions and all course materials. You may begin the course at any time. When you've finished taking the course, you will complete an online program evaluation and post-test, and print your Certificate of Completion to receive CE credits.

 Your access to the course material extends for 1-year from the date of purchase.
This includes after passing the post-test, so you may continue to review its contents.