Holistic healing practices emphasize harmony with nature, the spirit world, and one’s community. The holistic approach recognizes the interdependence of mind, body, and spirit and serves as a method of preventing violence. Speakers from the Bakersfield American Indian Health Project will describe holistic healing practices, share best practices, and detail how Urban Indian Organizations can implement these practices to provide culturally competent care through traditional healing. Continuing education credits are available for nursing and social work professionals.*

Presenters from the Bakersfield American Indian Health Project
• Donna Cubit, CADC II, ICADC (Cherokee/Choctaw/Creek Tribes) Substance Use Disorder Counselor Cultural Coordinator
• Tara Gray (Ahtna Athabascan), Case Manager
• Lawrence Salcido Jr. (Chalon Indian Nation) Community Outreach Specialist

Objectives:
1. Define and identify holistic healing approaches and traditional pathways.
2. Understand the importance of holistic healing practices related to Native communities.
3. Learn techniques to provide culturally competent care through traditional healing.