NEXT GEN Red Road Program
For Youth
The objectives of the training are:
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To provide participants with an opportunity for self-examination and personal growth through experiencing a holistic and culturally relevant model that promotes healing from trauma, grief and addiction
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To provide cultural knowledge with an opportunity to regenerate one’s spirit for balance
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To promote an understanding of the importance of cultural uniqueness when engaging with Native American youth.
Objectives
The NEXTGEN Red Road Approach Curriculum for Youth is a grass roots-based program for community members, social workers, mental health clinicians, addiction counselors, case managers, spiritual practitioners, tribal law enforcement, school faculty and anyone interested in learning the Red Road Approach to Healing.
Who Should Attend
This curriculum is a 16-20 week youth program that can be implemented within communities, schools, counseling and treatment centers and other agencies that serve youth.
Implementation
Program Overview
This curriculum seeks to facilitate a safe environment for participants to identify communication styles that encourage healthy expression, exploration of collective and individual identity, leadership and “Healing Through Feeling.”