White Bison Mending Broken Hearts

Participants, including those vaccinated, must be able present a negative COVID-19 test a week prior to attend this training. Results can be emailed to [email protected] or shown to the trainer on the first day of the training. Masks, hand sanitizer, social distancing and daily temp checks are also required to insure the safety of the participants and the trainer.

This training is being hosted by the Muskogee Creek Nation Okmulgee Indian Health Clinic and members of the community will be given priority registration.

Purpose:

Train facilitators to implement this curriculum in their community. Develops grief healing coaches in the community to heal from unresolved grief and the losses created by the legacy of Historical and Intergenerational Trauma, especially the effects of the Boarding School era.

Assist family members and friends in dealing with grief. Assist family members and friends in dealing with the legacy of Boarding Schools and the experiences of Intergenerational Trauma. Make lesson plans for implementing each of the sessions. Organize and lead community recovery talking circles. Apply traditional ceremonies to specific aspects of the grieving process. Apply mind mapping as a learning and organizing tool.

24 Continuing Education Hours are available through NAADC.

24 Continuing Education Hours are available through Oklahoma State BBHL.

24 Continuing Education Hours are available for PRSS through ODMHSAS.

Please contact Natalie Harjo at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Host or Publisher Southern Plains Tribal Health Board