Integrating Traditional Indigenous Knowledge: Path to Good Health | February 11, 2021
Date of Presentation: February 11, 2021
Type: Past Presentation
Audience: Clinical
Program: Diabetes ECHO Program
Keywords: #culturally competent care #historical trauma #Motivational Interviewing #traditional indigenous knowledge #traditional intervention #traditions #trauma
Dr. Danica Love Brown, Behavioral Health Director at Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, presents on the integration of traditional indigenous knowledge and behavioral health. Drawing on her extensive work in addressing substance misuse among AI/AN patients, Dr. Brown describes the similarities between substance misuse and disordered eating habits in the context of historical trauma. Dr. Brown shares best practices for multi-modal treatment approaches including motivational interviewing and guided communication, along with evaluation results from culturally-focused interventions in tribal communities.
Recording:
Presented by:
Dr. Danica Love Brown
Danica Love Brown, CACIII, MSW, PhD, is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, born and raised in Northern New Mexico. She currently is the Behavioral Health Director at the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board and has worked as a mental health and substance abuse counselor, social worker and youth advocate for over 20 years. She has a history of working in the areas of prevention, drug and alcohol/mental health treatment, community and restorative justice, and sexual health with Native American and adjudicated youth, families and women. She specializes in working with culturally and socioeconomically diverse populations and Tribal communities, utilizing a trauma informed care framework.
Resources Provided:
- Integrating Traditional Indigenous Knowledge: The Path to Good Health (Presentation Slides)
- Integrating Behavioral Health & Diabetes
- IHS DDTP Webinar – Integrating Behavioral Health Care and Diabetes Management
Date added: February 11, 2021
