Friday, September 03, 2004

Back to her roots
Article in the latest APA Monitor - "Psychologist Tawa Witko advocates for the American Indian community and seeks to give urban American Indians a stronger sense of their heritage. ... Witko lives and works with her tribe--the Lakota Sioux--on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, providing counseling for victims of domestic abuse. As chair of APA's Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA), she also works to raise awareness in APA of the mental health needs of American Indians and to support other psychologists who want to work with the American Indian community."  
  

Mutual Support Groups: What Everyone Needs to Know
CSAT webcast - "For decades, an ever increasing number of mutual support groups have helped individuals and families overcome addictions and lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous, NarAnon, Smart Recovery, Women for Sobriety, and Moderation Management are but a few of the mutual support groups that are helping to make a difference. This program explores the role of mutual support group and helps you discern whether one might be right for you or someone you care about. This program highlights what makes mutual support groups work and lets you know how to find one near you. It also gives helpful tips for health care providers, employers, the criminal justice system, and educators for incorporating mutual support groups into their operations." This link leads to a page that contains information and assistance on the technologies required to view the webcast and the webcast itself.