American Indian and Alaska Native children are at higher risk for trauma exposure and trauma-related sequela (e.g., depression, suicide, substance use, school dropout) than children of other cultural and ethnic groups. This presentation will provide information on trauma informed practices as well as the various kinds of trauma exposure with this population. Emphasis will be placed on understand the need for trauma informed practices in service delivery to reduce the impact of re-traumatization on American Indian and Alaska Native children and their families. This presentation includes an overview of the cultural adaptations of one evidenced based intervention, an introduction of Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for American Indian/Alaska Native children. Honoring Children, Mending the Circle incorporates traditional American Indian and Alaska Native worldview, beliefs and practices about behavior, health, healing, humor and children.
Enhancing Cultural Sensitivity in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for American Indian and Alaska Native Children
