A Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource
Center Workshop
Title:
“Therapeutic Approaches for Clients Affected by Historical Traumaâ€
When:
Thursday, August 7th, 2008
9:30 am  – 4:00 pm
Cost:Â $40.00
Lunch will be provided
This workshop will take place ‘RAIN or SHINE ‘
Presenters:
Steven M. Smith, Psy.D., L.P.
Rebecca Quintela-Smith, M.A., L.P.
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Description:
A Workshop for Therapists, Social Workers, Parent Educators and other Service Providers working with clients affected by recurring trauma and loss in their lives who cannot seem to overcome self-defeating behavior patterns.
This is a day long workshop that will utilize activities with horses to accomplish the learning objectives listed below.
Learning Objectives:
1. Define Historical Trauma and identify its psychological effects
2. Recognize the signs of Historical Trauma in individuals
3. Identify the Cycle of Recurring Trauma & Loss
4. Learn skills to help clients restructure faulty perceptions and cognitions
5. Learn non-verbal techniques for helping clients to stop the Cycle of Recurring Trauma
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This is a workshop; it is not designed to be a focus group or support group. We will not be providing any follow-up support for workshop participants.
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Endorsement: Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College
Location: Spirit Ranch
13105 177th St. N.
Marine on the St. Croix , MN. 55047
Contact:
Jo Lightfeather @ 612.728.2031 or email: jlightfeather@miwrc.org
The MIWRC Library/Research/Clearinghouse & Training Program is supported by funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Chemical Health Division.”