| A 6-hour course offering from our Multicultural and Special Populations
Series. This course will examine the American Indians/Alaska Natives
population, looking specifically at the problems of substance abuse and the
needs for prevention services within this population.
Goals/Objectives
By participating in Part 1 of this Distance Learning Course the trainee will:
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Develop a working knowledge of
prevention and prevention concepts;
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Explore cultural awareness with
regards to the American Indian/Alaska Native population;
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Examine personal attitudes with
regards to the American Indian/Alaska Native population;
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Investigate general information on
the issues that most American Indians/Alaska Natives have in common;
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Learn about effective
communication skills that are needed when working with Native peoples;
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Review Native American Prevention
Programs, and examine those that have been identified as Best and
Promising Practices ;
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Develop an understanding of
prevention programs for Native American Communities
Your Course Instructor:
Leslie Steve
Leslie R. Steve, MA, LADC is a fourth year doctoral student
in the Counseling & Educational Psychology Department at the University of
Nevada, Reno. She plans to earn a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and
Supervision, specializing in addictions. She currently teaches an
undergraduate course on developmental issues and prevention strategies in
addictions. Leslie is the Native American Coordinator for the Mountain
West ATTC and CSAP's Western Center for the Application of Prevention
Technologies (Western CAPT). She is licensed alcohol and drug counselor
and has spent the past twelve years providing individual and family
counseling and prevention services to Native peoples in Northern Nevada,
as well as conducting workshops on Cultural Diversity, Family
Wellness in Indian Country and Spirituality and Recovery.
Leslie is a member of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe in Fallon, Nevada.
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