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Pathways to Innovation Conference

The Wellbriety Movement: A Native American & 12 Steps Approach to SUD & Trauma Recovery

Joani Burchett, M.A., LPC, LCDC
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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Examine the concept of Wellbriety 12-Step work.

  • Apply new experiential activities and therapeutic strategies from The Wellbriety Movement to address SUD and trauma recovery.

  • Demonstrate increased cultural competence in working with Native American populations.

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop is to increase attendees’ knowledge of therapeutic strategies utilized in the Wellbriety Movement and to increase cultural competence in indigenous practices.

Description

This presentation will review the Wellbriety Movement, which is an innovative approach that addresses Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and trauma recovery. This approach integrates holistic approaches, trauma-informed care (including addressing intergenerational trauma), the 12 steps method, and experiential therapeutic modalities. Attendees of this presentation will learn new therapeutic strategies and experiential tools in addition to increasing their cultural competence by understanding indigenous approaches to care.

Target Audience

  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker
  • Substance Use Disorder Professionals

Presenters

Joani Burchett, M.A., LPC, LCDC
Joani Burchett, M.A., LPC, LCDC is passionate about helping others experience authentic wholeness as a person, making vital changes to one’s life in order to live in freedom and peace. After attaining a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master of Professional Counseling, she is now a licensed LPC and LCDC in her home state of Texas. Currently, she serves as the Executive Director at Cypress Lake Recovery. She began her journey in therapeutic recovery work four years ago as a counselor at Cypress Lake, then later as Lead Therapist with the Family Programming role. She also serves with a Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in Texas counseling children and teens who have been the victims of criminal acts. Joani loves integrating experiential modalities to the recovery process, such as art, music, and nature. She is a committed advocate to help others find their voice.