Indigenous families are communally based with relationships situated at the core of community and family. This is distinctly different from the western, nuclear-based, individuals-focused family system.
Objectives for the 2-day Basic Training:
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Exploration of the 4 key principles of the Indigenous Family System
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Understanding the Indigenous worldview and its 180 degree difference with the western worldview
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Understanding Historical Trauma
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Experiential learning of the Indigenous worldview
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Knowing the challenges of being a Residential School Survivor and the impact that has on the family system
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Understanding the challenges of living in two worlds
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Practical tools for use in reducing the trauma factors for individuals, couples and families
Who Should Attend?
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Youth Workers
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Psychologists
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Family Therapists
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Trainers
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Teachers
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School Personnel
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Family Support Workers
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Counsellors
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Nurses
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Social Workers
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Doctors
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Lawyers
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Foster Parents
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Indigenous & Non-Indigenous Frontline Workers
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Title: |
THE BOX & THE CIRCLE BASIC TRAINING |
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When: |
October 23-24 |
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Location: |
Calgary |
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Type: |
Training Workshop |
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Practice Area: |
Social Work Clinincal / Indigenous Family System |
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Contact Email: |
info@ntrc.net |
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Contact Name: |
Ken Genlik |
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Contact Organization: |
NORTH TRAUMA AND RESOURCE CENTER |
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Contact Phone: |
204-815-0555 |
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Contact Website: |
www.ntrc.net |
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