About this course
This course explores behavioral health interventions tailored for American Indian and Alaska Native adults, emphasizing trauma, suicide prevention, and integration of Indigenous knowledge in clinical practice. It covers historical trauma impacts, theoretical frameworks for cultural grounding, intervention development and adaptation, integrated behavioral health in primary care, ethical considerations, and community-level strategies. Case scenarios, research evidence, and practice recommendations guide clinicians in delivering culturally responsive care.
Who this course is for
Licensed Psychologists
Graduate-Level Clinicians
Clinical Social Workers
Behavioral Health Providers
Program objectives
- Describe 5 key aspects of culturally grounded behavioral health interventions for AI/AN adults
- Identify 3 mechanisms linking trauma exposure to psychological and physical health outcomes
- Explain 4 ethical principles essential for providing culturally responsive care in AI/AN settings
- Evaluate 3 different intervention approaches adapted or developed for AI/AN populations
- Apply 3 clinical strategies for integrating Indigenous knowledge into evidence-based psychological practice