Ancestral Grief & Wisdom

Training Description

When working with youth, it is important to hold the complete version of who they are. Where do they come from? What stories do they carry? What is their lineage? What wisdom do they hold? This training will support participants in creating safe spaces where youth can explore ancestral grief and intergenerational trauma with the intention to uncover ancestral knowledge and wisdom.  Participants will be able to mirror and identify youth's generational patterns and strengths providing more insight on healing practices.

Learning Objectives

• Bring awareness to the ancestral grief and intergenerational trauma that participants and their clients carry.

• Introduction to the indigenous mind framework and the ancestral wisdom that participants hold.

• Uncover collective narratives and how they impact clients.

Agenda

10:00 – 10:30 Opening Meditation and Group Introductions 10:10:30 – 10:45 Ancestral Grief & Intergenerational Trauma 10:45 – 11:15 Personal Reflection & Group Integration 11:15 – 12:00 Activity – Sit Spot Practice 12:00 – 12:15 Break 12:15 – 12:30 Group Activity - Movement 12:30 – 12:50 Ancestral Wisdom & Joy 12:50 – 1:20 Personal Reflection & Group Integration 1:20 – 1:50 Tools & Resources 1:50 – 2:00 Closing; Evaluations

This course meets the qualifications for (3.75) BBS CEUs for LCSWs and MFTs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences & is provided by Fred Finch Youth Center, CAMFT Provider #045295.

Location: Fred Finch Youth Center - Training Center | 3800 Coolidge Ave. Oakland, CA 94602 

**Please note that we provide trainings to Alameda County providers, so providers from other counties may be put on a waitlist until there are enough Alameda County participants.**