Tailoring Clinical Services for Specific Populations: American Indian/Alaska Native Clients
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Date & Time
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Name at least two reasons to culturally tailor interventions.
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Describe at least two cultural adaptations for American Indian/Alaska Native clients.
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Explain why two stereotypes are erroneous and state the correct information.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this workshop is to increase knowledge about how to culturally tailor interventions when working with American Indian/Alaska Native clients.
Description
This workshop provides guidance for clinicians to culturally tailor their interventions when working with American Indian/Alaska Native clients. We will consider reasons to culturally tailor while maintaining fidelity to treatments. We will cover models to guide cultural adaptations. Specific examples include altering introduction, techniques such as readiness rulers and happiness scales, and open questions and reflections to include culture. We will also review common erroneous stereotypes and how those may hinder the therapeutic alliance and client outcomes. Time will be allotted for participant questions.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Kamilla L. Venner, Ph.D., is a member of the Ahtna Athabascan tribe, a clinical psychologist, and an Associate Professor at the University of New Mexico. Her research aims to reduce the disproportionate substance use related health inequities American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people experience including substance related consequences and chronic pain. Within her research and clinical practice, she tests the cross-cultural applicability of assessment instruments and explores models and dimensions to systematically culturally tailored evidence-based treatments (EBTs) to improve acceptability, engagement, retention, and outcomes for AI/AN people. These adaptations include introductions, assessing cultural salience, considering more holistic models, and partnering with clients to include culture as appropriate. Most recently, she is testing culturally centered implementation models to improve adoption of EBTs, such as medication treatment for opioid use disorder (CTN0096) and screening and brief intervention of both chronic pain and opioid misuse, in AI/AN programs and communities.
Financially Sponsored By
- APA Division 18: Psychologists in Public Service