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The Road to Wellbriety
A 15-hour intermediate-level course exploring the Indigenous adaptation of 12-step recovery principles developed by the White Bison organization. Examines the integration of traditional Indigenous healing practices, ceremonies, and elder wisdom with recovery principles, supporting practitioners in providing culturally appropriate care for Indigenous clients in Canada. This advanced course is designed for healthcare professionals, counsellors, addiction treatment specialists, and community workers committed to decolonizing recovery services.
Lifetime accessCertificate of completion25 lessonsMobile & desktop
Cultural CompetencyIndigenous Communities
$150CAD
15 CEU hrs
What you'll learn
Understand the historical context of substance use in Indigenous communities and the impact of colonization and intergenerational trauma
Learn the core principles of the Wellbriety Movement and its adaptation of 12-step recovery for Indigenous peoples
Integrate traditional Indigenous healing practices, ceremonies, and elder wisdom into recovery frameworks
Apply the Four Directions of Healing and Four Directions of Forgiveness in client care
Provide culturally safe and appropriate care for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit clients
