TOR12 Whole-Native SUD Treatment Care Examples-Documentary Watch Party Recording

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Terrence Laframboise, a technology transfer specialist, opens the watch party by welcoming participants to the September event featuring "Native Transformations in the Pacific Northwest." This film focuses on the opioid crisis impacting Coast Salish communities and highlights the Native Transformation Project, which identifies sources of strength and protection, such as family, community, culture, and spirituality, through community-based participatory research.<br /><br />The film follows four individuals as they share their experiences of overcoming opioid addiction. It underscores the importance of cultural connection and family support while addressing the need for an empathetic approach to addiction treatment. Suboxone programs, tribally-run services, and culturally relevant therapies play crucial roles in recovery.<br /><br />Holly, one of the film's subjects, discusses how reconnecting with cultural practices, such as fishing and storytelling, provided her with the necessary support to overcome addiction. Another featured individual, Jandy, shares her journey of transitioning from addiction to becoming a counselor, inspired by the support she received from her community and family.<br /><br />The film also addresses the concept of historical trauma and how it influences addiction within indigenous communities. It emphasizes the restorative impact of sharing one's story and participating in cultural and family activities. The watch party event concludes with a reminder for participants to engage in self-care due to the film's emotionally heavy content and provides resources for further learning and support through upcoming webinars and discussion guides.

Keywords

Terrence Laframboise

technology transfer specialist

Native Transformations

Pacific Northwest

opioid crisis

Coast Salish communities

cultural connection

Suboxone programs

historical trauma

self-care