Table 1.
Trauma-Informed Gathering Objectives
Gathering Title | Gathering Objectives |
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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 |