The Truth about Colonization of Indigenous People and What it Means for Clinical Practice with Shelley Spear Chief

Led by Shelley Spear Chief, MCSW, RSW

This is a 2 hour On Demand Webinar. Access information, resources and CEU information will be available shortly after registration and registrants will be given unlimited access to the recording for a full year.

This webinar was broadcasted live on October 22, 2022 as part of the Collective Trauma Conference

Have you ever asked yourself, “What is the difference between westernized counselling supports and Indigenous (First Nations/Metis/Inuit—also known as FNMI) healing supports? And what proof is there that FNMI healing approaches represent evidence-based treatment?

Join Shelley Spear Chief for this 2-hour workshop to gain awareness on some of the many issues that have been transmitted from one FNMI generation to the next due to historical trauma.

Shelley will discuss a well-known model of needs that was practiced amongst various First Nation peoples. Participants will gain greater awareness of some of the challenges Indigenous individuals experience when working with counsellors/support people who are not familiar with the trauma story of colonization. Participants will also learn how to create more authentic relationships with their Indigenous clients.

Participants will gain —

• Greater awareness of some of the challenges Indigenous individuals experience when working with counsellors/support people who are not familiar with the trauma story of colonization
• Learn how to create more authentic relationships with their Indigenous clients.

This training offers 2 hours of direct contact (not counting breaks or lunch). It is the participant’s responsibility to check with their individual state boards/regulatory body to verify CE requirements for their license to practice.

For Attendees of On Demand/Recorded Version

If you cannot verify 100% attendance of the Live Broadcast or if you are watching the On Demand/recorded version of this webinar, you will need to complete a Post-Webinar Quiz with a pass of at least 80% in order to verify your attendance. 

For Canadian and International participants

Upon fulfillment of the above requirements, Canadian and international participants will be issued a Certificate of Participation which features:

• Name of Participant
• Title of Training
• Name of Presenter plus their credentials
• Number of hours of training
• Date of training
• Confirmation that you have passed a quiz with at least 80% grade to verify your attendance

Please check carefully with your regulating body/organization that this certificate is sufficient proof for you to claim CEUs.

For general information about Continuing Education for Canadians and International participants, please click here.  

This training is aimed at all mental health professionals including:

• Marriage and Family Therapists
• Clinical and Counselling Psychologists
• Psychiatric Social Workers
• Pastoral Counsellors
• Psychotherapists
• Psychiatrists
• Physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Occupational Therapists
• Counsellors
• Graduate Students in Accredited Programs in the Above Fields
• case managers
• licensed professional counsellors
• all other professionals who would like to develop, update or expand their skills and knowledge in mental health practices

What level of knowledge the attendee should have in this topic?
– Intermediate/Advanced