Professional Development for Mental Health Workers
Over the years, Wabano’s Mental Wellness team has learned what works, and more importantly, we put this learning into action every day.
There are a few things that are key in supporting Indigenous clients. Mental health and addictions services must be:
Fully integrated and rooted in culture
Trauma-informed
Focussed on wholistic wellness
What do these things look like in practice? Be part of one of our interactive workshops, and you’ll find out!
Mental Wellness Workshops
Indigenous cultures have always used experiential learning to transmit knowledge and build emotional bonds. While both sand tray and art therapy models have become mainstream, Wabano has found success in merging Indigenous art-making with these techniques to support Indigenous people who have experienced a traumatic event.
Wellbriety is an Indigenous addictions recovery program that is rooted in traditional ways of being. It uses mentorship and Indigenous ceremonies to empower participants. Learn how to implement these circles in your community.
Indigenous people have a unique experience in Canada, one that shapes how we interact with healthcare systems and within our own communities. Every year, Wabano brings in experts to present on various aspects of Indigenous mental wellness.
Culture isn’t just a piece of what Wabano does, it is the very heart of what we do. Learning how to fully integrate culture into mental wellness services is a process. That’s why Wabano regularly hosts traditional knowledge keepers to share their expertise.
Wabano has adapted various mental health models and tools to be culturally-relevant for Indigenous people. The GAIN assessment tool is just one example. Learn how to implement this tool with your clients.
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How can Wabano help your learning journey to support your Indigenous clients?