Wellness in the Workplace Integrating Healing and Wellness in Community Programs September 18-20, 2018 Lihue, Hawaii (Kauai) Training provided by the Native Wellness Institute www.nativewellness.com The Native Wellness Institute exists to promote the well-being of Native people through programs and trainings that embrace the teachings and traditions of our ancestors.
Agenda September 18, 2018 5:45 am Nukoli I Sunrise Ceremony (optional) The eastern location of the hotel provides a spectacular sunrise right on the resort s oceanfront. An authentic Native Hawaiian ceremony will welcome the sun with an ancient change, also called an oli. Meet at the Ocean Lawn. 7:30 am Registration/Continental Breakfast 8:30 am Opening Ceremony Welcome Land Acknowledgement Blessing Introductions Why We re Here 9:30 am Native Hawaiian Welcome 10:00 am Embracing the Teachings of Our Ancestors Theda New Breast 10:30 am Break/Rotate to Training Session 10:45 am Building Team and Trust Clan Development Noon Lunch (on your own) 1:30 pm Historical and Intergenerational Trauma: How Does Trauma Play Out in Your Community 3:00 pm Break 3:15 pm Being Trauma Informed 4:30 pm Closing 5:00 pm Adjourn
Agenda September 19, 2018 7:30 am Continental Breakfast 8:30 am Depart Hotel for Indigenous Wellness Institute Field Trip (transportation provided or you are welcome to drive your own vehicle) 9:00 am Opening Ceremony Welcome Blessing Introductions Overview of Day 9:30 am Tour of Facilities Using the Land Noon Lunch (on your own) 1:30 pm Culture Based Programs 2:30 pm Break 2:45 pm Cultural Sharing All participants from the mainland and from Hawaii are welcome to bring their songs, dances, stories and other cultural expressions to share. 4:30 pm Closing 5:00 pm Travel Back to Hotel
Agenda September 20, 2018 7:30 am Continental Breakfast 8:30 am Opening Ceremony Welcome Blessing Review Check-in 9:30 am Break/Rotate to Training Session 9:45 am Understanding and Tools for Navigating Lateral Oppression 11:00 am Collective Healing Noon Lunch (on your own) 1:30 pm Integrating Wellness and Healing Into the Community 3:00 pm Break 3:15 pm Healing the Healer/Self-Care 4:30 pm Closing Ceremony 5:00 pm Adjourn
Over the last several years there has been increased attention to the impacts of trauma on behavior. The term trauma-informed was coined as a way to help service providers (education, social services, health and medical, law enforcement, etc) and their agencies or departments better serve the people by better understanding their behavior. Several key areas are involved to being trauma-informed: 1. A person has a profound understanding of the impacts of trauma on behavior 2. A person has a profound understanding of the impacts of trauma on behavior and understands the difference between: 3. What s wrong with you vs. What happened to you 4. A person has a profound understanding of the impacts of trauma on behavior and seeks NOT to re-traumatize a person or group of people. (individual behavior, workplace policies, etc) 5. A person has a profound understanding of the impacts of trauma on behavior and has done their own personal healing work. Having a profound understanding means that you have studied historical and intergenerational trauma (read books, attended training, been mentored by experts), you have experience working with people and communities impacted by trauma, you have an understanding of the brain and how it responds to trauma and you have done your own healing work in response to your trauma. Where there has been trauma, healing is the answer. Native Wellness Institute
Personal Community Poor Parenting Power Based Decisions Fear of Abandonment Gossip Eliques Shame Violence/Oppression Abuse Negativity Low Self-esteem Lack of Vision Lack of Attachment Non-trust External Loss of Control Fear Family Scapegoat/Savior Roles Dependency Blaming Control Issues Poor Communication Anger Addictions Native Wellness Institute
Lack of Traditional Practices High Rates of Alcohol/Drug Use Aura of Negativity/Fear Unhealthy Leaders Rumors Jealousy Blaming Nepotism Violence Elder Abuse Child Sexual Abuse and Incest Factional Groups Exclusion Lack of Celebrations High Rates of Domestic Violence No Spiritual Center Native Wellness Institute
Self-centered Aware of others Self-indulgent Helpful to others Selfi sh Generous Self-pitying Thoughtful Smug, Stubborn Open Minded, Gracious Judgmental Constructively Critical Disrespectful Respectful Impatient Patient Intolerant Tolerant Unrealistic Realistic Unreasonable Reasonable Submissive Assertive Domineering Cooperative Withdrawn Outgoing Resentful Forgiving Suspicious Trusting Prone to Gossip Trustworthy Envious Content Disagreeable Agreeable Depressed Cheerful Discourteous Courteous Unkind Kind Indifferent Loving, Caring Lacking Discretion Discreet Panicky, Violent Stable Inconsistent Consistent Insincere Sincere Dishonest Honest Self-righteous Willing to Admit Faults Arrogant Humble Worrisome Calm Tense Relaxed Fearful, Apprehensive Confi dent, Having Faith Despondent Hopeful Pessimistic Optimistic Living in the Past, Worrying About the Future Living for Today Lazy Industrious Procrastinating Prompt Aimless Purposeful Irresponsible Responsible Disinterested in self Using Talents and Abilities Ungrateful Thankful Native Wellness Institute
Community empowerment means community members having vision, resources, knowledge and skills to initiate and implement healthy change in community. Community empowerment also builds strength and capacity in individuals. Community empowerment includes: Collective & collaborative problem solving Focusing on needs/problems as identifi ed by the community not service providers Solutions developed to fi t the situation Nurturing grassroots involvement and local leadership A positive, proactive can do attitude Community members such as parents, peers, teachers, school administrators, law enforcement, preachers, and students can all shape the immediate social environment in which we live by supporting and promoting norms, attitudes and behaviors that decrease the likelihood of risk-taking behavior. In order to establish a well circle, community members must: Identify the community within which efforts will be concentrated Develop a network of potential supporters Create an advisory and work group of interested community parties Involve the groups in the empowerment planning process Develop a community wellness vision and plan Implement the plan Evaluate the plan progress Native Wellness Institute
Community gatherings Sober, strong men and women leaders No alcohol/drug sales on reservation or tobacco to youth Practice cultural ways Gossip, backstabbing and factions minimal Young people returning Spiritual path traditional and/or Christian Connectedness of support & help Men and women respect each other no abuse Value children no abuse, teach self-esteem, love, activities Value elders Recreational opportunities Native Wellness Institute
A Path of Community Wellness and Change VISION Seeing through new eyes Generational grounding Healthy leaders Choosing new behaviors and community norms COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT Collective and collaborative problem solving Responsibility lies with community not with agencies/professionals Community is the EXPERT COMPREHENSIVE CHANGE APPROACH Includes agencies, groups and people into circle Plan, making it work in small steps STRESS/TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF Recruitment of volunteers Burnout prevention Development of mentors/leaders Revisiting vision SPIRITUAL BALANCE Connectedness Respect Equality Healing
Recovery Check List: Maintaining appropriate daily routine Setting and achieving daily and long-term goals Personal care Setting and achieving daily and long-term goals Choosing behaviors Well rested Resentment-free Accepting (versus denying) Not neither controlling others nor feeling controlled by them Open to appropriate criticism and feedback Free of excessive criticism of self and others Gratitude versus self-pity and deprivation Responsible financial decisions (not over-or under spending) Appropriate nutrition (not over-or underrating) Not escaping or avoiding through work or SEX Self-responsibility (versus scapegoating and blaming) Valuing wants and needs Free of victim self-image Free of fear and anxiety Free of guilt and shame Free of worry and obsession Not feeling excessively responsible for others FAITH in a Higher Power Trusting and valuing self Making appropriate decisions about trusting others Maintaining recovery routine (meetings, group support) Mind clear and peaceful; logical thinking; free of confusion Feeling and dealing appropriately with feelings, including anger Appropriately disclosing Reasonable expectations of self and others Needing people versus NEEDING them Feeling secure with self; self affirming Communicating clearly, directly, and honestly Balanced mood Maintaining contact with friends Healthy perspective; life looks worth living; loving unconditional Not using alcohol, medication, bingo, shopping, eating, or sex to cope Do not use people for a one night stand (objectify man and/or women) Beyond Codependency
Native Wellness Institute Training Evaluation Wellness in the Workplace Integrating Healing and Wellness into Community Programs September 18-20, 2018 Aqua Kauai Beach Resort Lihue, HI Please respond to the following statements and questions. Please circle one number for each statement or question. (Circle one) Agree Disagree 1. Did the workshop meet your needs? 5 4 3 2 1 2. Trainer was informative and effective. 5 4 3 2 1 3. Topics were relevant and helpful. 5 4 3 2 1 4. Location of workshop. 5 4 3 2 1 5. Training manuals (If used) are useful. 5 4 3 2 1 6. Level of value you received by your attendance. 5 4 3 2 1 7. The training is culturally relevant? 5 4 3 2 1 8. Which topic was most helpful to you and why? 9. Would you recommend training to others? If yes, Why? 10. Provide feedback on the trainers using a 5-1 scale with 5 as best. Trainer Knowledge Preparation Understand Delivery Helpful Theda New Breast 11. What other type of workshops or conferences would you suggest for the future? 12. Other Comments/Suggestions: