This training explores historical trauma, family dynamics, relationships, roles parenting, conflict management, and the development of trust and respect in the family. This tree day program is based upon the traditional teachings of the Elders from many different Native American communities. One of the primary themes for this program is teaching parents how to use Family Talking Circles and how to create a vision for a healthy family. The curriculum is designed for 16 weekly sessions. Click here for more information.
Fathers of Tradition
This three day program is designed to be implemented by Native american men who are interested in becoming healthy fathers and who want to help other men become healthy fathers. It can be set up in community centers, family services centers, churches, local neighborhood centers, in homes, at schools, in treatment centers, or half-way houses. The curriculum is designed around principles and teachings of the Elders from a variety of Native American communities. Participants are encouraged to create a circle of 100 Native American fathers (of all ages) to promote sacredness of fatherhood. Click here for more information.
Fathers and Sons of Tradition
This three day program teaches fathers how to engage their sons in an ongoing series of activities and lessons that develop character, values and bring father and son together in meaningful cultural activities. The program uses the Sons of Tradition curriculum is designed to be implemented year round on a weekly basis. Click here for more information.
Mothers and Daughters of Tradition
This three day program teaches mothers how to engage their daughters in an ongoing series of activities and lessons that develop character, values, and bring mothers and daughters together in meaningful cultural activities. The program uses the Daughters of Tradition curriculum plus adds useful tips for parents who want to work with youth. This curriculum is designed to be implemented year round on a weekly basis. Click here for more information.
Warrior Down: Families in Recovery
This three day program demonstrates how to set up a community based system to provide social, emotional, instrumental and informational support to families that are reuniting after family members return from treatment, incarceration or foster care. An important component of this curriculum is intergenerational healing. Click here for more information.
