Module 1 Belonging: All My Relations Day 1

Overview Time
Purpose Learning Objectives
Major Sections Transparencies
Handouts Prepared Newsprint


Overview

This module establishes the first quality of belonging and introduces an environment that promotes the overall theme of the training content.

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Time

2 1/2 hours

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Purpose

To understand purpose of life by integrating traditional Indian teachings, customs, and values to establish relationships and belonging in a traditional way; and to develop a foundation for participants to develop in a community (clan/family/ society/tribe) toward common goals.

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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:
  1. Recognize significance of the Drum and Drum Call in the context of intent and its relevance to traditional Indian teachings.
  2. Identify at least four elements of belonging and relationships by listening to culturally relevant Creation Stories.
  3. Describe role of the CSAP sponsorship, and expected outcomes for the community.
  4. Identify community (clan/family/society/tribal) membership and qualities as it relates to substance abuse prevention and the healing process.
  5. Describe substance abuse in families, communities, and its affect on community wellness.

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Major Sections

I. Activity: Drum Call. Local drum group, individual, or trainer. (15 minutes)
II. Storytelling: "Story of the Seasons" (5 minutes)
III. Introduction: "All My Relations" (35 minutes)
IV. Storytelling: "Creation Story" (25 minutes)
V. Exercise: The Belmont Process (40 minutes)

BREAK (20 minutes)


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Transparencies

T-1.1: Module 1 Purpose and Objectives
T-1.2-1.2b: Extended Family
T-1.3a-c: Story of Seasons
T-1.4: Community Healing
T-1.5: Everyone Is of Value
T-1.6: Effective Prevention Must Include - Grassroots Community
T-1.7: What did you see? Hear? Feel?


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Handouts

HO-1.1: Creation Story
HO-1.2: Story of Seasons
HO-1.3: Spirit Houses (Description)
HO-1.4: Gallery of Stars


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Prepared Newsprint

PN-1.1: What did you see? Hear? Feel?

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