IN PERSON: Improving Cultural Competence To Better Serve the Native American Population

[1 NBCC Credit Hour]

** If you are seeking the virtual option, please refer to the "VIRTUAL: Improving Cultural Competence To Better Serve the Native American Population" page **

CE Credit will not be awarded to those who are not mental health professionals. Completed evaluation will be required for credit for all participants.

PRESENTED BY:

Jewel Cunningham, BSW

Due to the presenter's credentials, this training will be conducted under the NASW Codes of Ethics.

GOALS:

This training is designed for all levels of mental health providers in agency, private practice, and school settings who are interested in learning more about cultural competency to better serve Native American clients. We will cover basic demographics, causes and repercussions of historical trauma in Native American communities, Native American values and common approaches to mental health and healing for Native American people, and ways to involve culture in treatment to Native American clients. Participants will be introduced to resources that could be utilized to further their knowledge on cultural competency and aid in providing treatment and services to Native American people. The use of PowerPoint, video review, and group discussion will allow for an inclusive eye-opening opportunity to gain information about Indigenous people.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Examine demographics, prevalence of issues, health disparities, and historical contributors to presenting problems in Native American communities.
2. Learn about specific Native American values, worldview differences, differences in approaches to treatment, and perspectives on health and healing.
3. Understand how mapping the clients cultural views and influence can help clinicians (and clients) develop insights into current struggles and clarify culturally-relevant goals.

PRESENTER BIO:

Jewel Cunningham is a member of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. She received her undergraduate

education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a minor in American Indian Studies. She has experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds in social service agencies, non-profit organizations, and Tribal communities. She is passionate about racial justice for all minority communities but primarily focuses

her work with the Native American population. Jewel was recently accepted to Tulane University to begin classes in spring 2023 to study for a MSW/MS-DRLA.

IMPORTANT POLICIES:

Workshop Withdrawal:

Withdrawal requests should be submitted by email to training@watersedgecounselingnwa.com no later than 7 calendar days prior to the  scheduled workshop date in order to receive a full refund of the paid workshop fee.  Withdrawal requests that are submitted after 7 calendar days prior to the scheduled workshop date will result in a refund of the paid workshop fee minus a $50  administrative fee for 2 day training, and a $25 administrative fee for a 1 day training.

Participants who do not attend a workshop and do not submit a withdrawal request as  outlined in the previous section prior to the completion of the workshop will receive a  refund of the paid workshop fee minus a $100 administrative fee. Refunds are  processed within 7 business days of the completion of the workshop.

Workshop Cancellation:

Water’s Edge Counseling, Play Therapy & Training reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to insufficient enrollment. Water’s Edge Counseling, Play Therapy & Training will email workshop students at least 5 calendar days in advance of the scheduled workshop date to notify students of the cancellation. Notice will be provided  with the option to reschedule for a future course date or to receive a full refund of paid workshop fees.

Water’s Edge Counseling, Play Therapy & Training reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to inclement weather, instructor illness or instructor family emergency. If  a workshop is canceled, students will be notified via email prior to the workshop start  time. Water’s Edge Counseling, Play Therapy & Training will notify the students of a reschedule date for the workshop within 10 calendar days of the cancelled workshop or  as soon as the reschedule date is known.. Notice will be provided with the option to reschedule for the future course date or to receive a full refund of the paid workshop fee.

Grievance Policy:

Concerns should be addressed to Water’s Edge Counseling, Play Therapy & Training, 204 S. 24th Street, Rogers, AR 72756 or 1-479-621-0301. or emailed to training@watersedgecounselingnwa.com. When a complaint, either verbally or written is filed with The WEDGE, the following guidelines are followed with respect to achieving resolution.

Complaints relative to a speaker or workshop leader, contents of instructional materials being presented, or an individual education style being utilized, the person bringing the complaint should first address concerns with the presenter. If the presenter is not available, all comments should be placed in writing and sent to training@watersedgecounselingnwa.com. If complaints concern the facility, or CEU's, they should be emailed to training@watersedgecounselingnwa.com or mailed to 204 S 24th Street, Rogers, AR 72758. The CEO and Director of Operations(DO) will attempt to resolve the matter in a timely manner. If the offer of resolution is not satisfactory to the person filing the complaint, then further action may be taken. In this instance, a written request for reconsideration can be sent to attention of the CEO and DO. The complaint will then be reviewed by the CEO, DO and members of the training committee. A written response will be issued within 30 days of receipt of the written complaint. The decision of the CEO and DO is final.

ADA Needs:

We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our office for more information at 1-479-621-0301 or send an email to training@watersedgecounselingnwa.com.