Practice Considerations for Native Children, Youth, and Families

Course Summary

This course is designed to equip behavioral health professionals with the knowledge and skills to guide them in providing culturally sensitive and effective care to Native American children, youth, and families (CYF). Topics include the behavioral health status of Native CYF in Colorado, barriers to care, and relationality within a trauma-informed care framework. At the end of the course, you will also have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a scenario activity.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Develop cultural safety when working with Native American youth and families.
2. Apply a cultural lens when incorporating trauma-informed care principles with Native clients.
3. Utilize a relational approach when engaging with and caring for Native clients.

Learning Audience

The learners for this training are behavioral health service providers, social workers, counselors, peer support specialists, and other professionals who support individuals with substance use and behavioral health conditions.

Continuing Education Credits

This course is eligible for Continued Education Units (CEU) upon completion, which are awarded as follows: 

• 1 CEU credit awarded per (1) hour of completed learning

Questions about CE credits? 

• Send email

• CE Program Complaint Form

Course Duration

• 60 minutes

Content Contributors

• Nancy M. Lucero, Ph.D., LCSW

• Priscella “Precious” Collins, CSPH Student