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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2021 Jan 8.
Published in final edited form as: J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2020;31(2):992–1006. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2020.0073

Table 1.

Trauma-Informed Gathering Objectives

Gathering Title Gathering Objectives
Gathering 1: Beginning the Báa nnilah Journey Share the values of the program
Understand the importance of confidentiality
Experience an atmosphere of safety, social connection, comfort, hopefulness, feeling open to sharing, and receiving and giving support
Gathering 2: Ongoing Conditions and Self-Care Define what an ongoing health condition is
Describe what self-care is and discuss why it is important
Become aware of how to access information and resources
Discuss personal self-care
Develop personal goals for improved self-care
Gathering 3: Dasssachchuchik (Strong Heart) Discuss grief and loss and its relationship to historical and current trauma
Describe the stages of change to overcome denial through humility
Describe and discuss Apsáalooke cultural values and resilience and how it positively impacts mental health
Recognize hope as a powerful foundation for healing and wellness
Illustrate what historical trauma and resilience looks like in your own personal lives, family, and community
Identify simple exercises and how to use them to deal with stress, pain, and fatigue