Colonization has had a lasting impact on the field of mental health, shaping cultural biases and perpetuating trauma that continues to affect communities today. In this session, Dr. Patricia Vickers explores the intersection of neuroscience with ancestral healing practices such as neurofeedback and ceremony. After this session, you'll walk away with tangible tools to address assessment and intergenerational trauma within First Nations communities.
This self-study program consists of 1.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary by country and local regulatory bodies. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your local regulatory organization to determine specific eligibility and requirements.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
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| Manual - First Nations Approaches (27.89 MB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - First Nations Approaches - French (27.89 MB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - First Nations Approaches - Italian (27.89 MB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - First Nations Approaches - German (27.89 MB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - First Nations Approaches - Spanish (27.89 MB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Patricia Vickers, PhD is a First Nations psychotherapist, consultant and the former Clinical Director of Mental Health and Wellness for the province of British Columbia with the First Nations Health Authority. Dr. Vickers has developed, managed and facilitated trauma trainings to over 200 First Nations service providers in British Columbia and has been contracted with First Nations communities on the Northwest coast for over twenty-five years, gaining knowledge of interconnecting ancestral ways with psychotherapy. Her research (formal and informal) has focused on the effectiveness of neurofeedback for the treatment of intergenerational trauma in two First Nations communities. Dr. Vickers continues to speak internationally about the intersection of traditional ways of healing and neuro-psychotherapy.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Patricia Vickers maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Nuxalk Health & Wellness. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Patricia Vickers has no relevant non-financial relationships.
Articulate the historical context of colonization and its impacts on First Nations clients
Apply culturally competent and trauma informed assessment practices when working with First Nations clients
Understand the intersection of neuroscience and First Nations fundamental core beliefs within the context of trauma healing.
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