Overview

This webinar explores the importance of culture in therapeutic practice, and will cover:

• concepts of cultural awareness levels

• cultural protects

• holistic client conceptualization

• cultural worldviews

• the journey from unconscious incompetence through to unconscious competence

• talking a systems approach

• historical trauma

• 6 guiding principles of Trauma-Informed Practice

• the 5R's of Trauma-Informed approach

• cultural practices of healing, and

• the social and emotional well-being wheel

Level of Learning

Foundational. This activity is targeted to those new to the topic.

Duration of access

Access to this activity is for 12 months from the date of confirmed registration.

APS CPD-Approved

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Activity details

• On-demand webinar recording

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• recognise the cultural importance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People seeking help, and

• understand the importance of connections.

Presenter(s)

Kelleigh Ryan MAPS

About the presenter(s)

Kelleigh Ryan is a descendant of the Kabi Kabi people and the Australian South Sea Islanders.
She is a registered psychologist, specialising in healing trauma with Indigenous and non-Indigenous clients from Australia and overseas.
Her company The Seedling Group, delivers Culturally Safe Trauma Informed Practice Training, research, and evaluation.
Kelleigh holds a seat on the Australian Indigenous Psychologist Association Board (AIPA) and her goal is to support change, through a transitional practice of Trauma Informed to Healing Informed and Trauma Aware, so our clients can grow from just enduring to a more resilient approach, that is healing.