Historical Trauma Workshop

Dr. Robbie Paul (Nez Perce) will facilitate a historical trauma workshop based upon her research. We will be examining the effects of historical trauma on Native people, and discussing the necessary healing to move forward. The workshop will be held at Casa Latina, 955 B Street, Pullman, WA.

Historical trauma is defined as suffering from devastating losses over several generations. An example of historical trauma is the Nez Perce War of 1877 which resulted in cultural conflict over ownership of land, religious practices, forced exile, loss of land, cultural living ways and forced assimilation. Native American researchers of historical trauma have defined these legacies as unresolved grief which can be manifested in health related diagnosis. Historical unresolved grief is defined by Maria Brave Heart-Jordan as chronic, delayed, or impaired and it is pathological. It is unresolved and the grief is manifested in various symptoms such as depression, substance abuse, and somatization. The legacies of historical trauma are now being recognized as contributing factors in physical health related diagnosis such as diabetes, depressions, alcoholism, and suicide. The primary goal of this workshop is to increase the participant’s awareness of his/her cultural background, beliefs, biases, and values, and explore the relationship between cultural self-awareness, cultural competency and historical trauma.

AGENDA:
Friday, Feb 23, 4pm-9pm
Dinner provided

Saturday, Feb 24, 10a-4pm
Lunch provided

This is an interactive workshop! Come ready to listen, learn, and participate in art, dance, and movement.

Space is limited. Registration is required. Register online.

If you have any questions, please contact faith.price@wsu.edu or 509.335.5849.