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Bruce Alexander (Canada), Professor Emeritus, researcher and author of The Globalization of Addiction: A Study in Poverty of the Spirit, in which he emphasises that addictions are increasing as more and more people become disconnected from family, culture and spirituality in today’s world. [Film] [Research] [Website]
Carlie Atkinson PhD (Australia), of Jiman - Bundjalung heritage, conducts research focused on violence and trauma issues from an Indigenous perspective, is developing the curriculum for the We Al-li healing program, and has previously headed a team working in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre. [Film] [Research] [Workshop] Judy Atkinson PhD (Australia), a Jiman and Bundjalung woman and award-winning Emeritus Professor, has been researching and talking about historical trauma for over 25 years, wrote the seminal book Trauma Trails - Recreating Songlines and developed the We Al-Li healing program. [Film] [Paper] [Seminar] Miriam Rose Ungunmerr-Baumann (Australia), a spirit-filled Elder from Nauiyu (Daly River) known for her reflections on Dadirri, is a renowned educator, artist, writer, activist and public speaker, and an advocate for experiences that allow Indigenous youth to learn to ‘walk in two worlds’, Aboriginal and mainstream Western culture. [Film] [Film] [Film] David Best (UK), Professor of Criminology and Visiting Fellow, author of Addiction Recovery: A movement for social change and personal growth in the UK and Strength, Support, Setbacks and Solutions with primary research interests in recovery from addiction and desistance from offending. [Film] [Interview] [Paper] Douglas Bloch MA (USA), a depression survivor, is an author, teacher and mental health coach who writes and speaks on the topics of psychology, healing and spirituality, runs healing support groups for depression and anxiety, and offers a Healing from Depression website and YouTube channel to help people. [Blog] [Book] [Film] Professor Tim Carey (Australia), a clinical psychologist and academic in Alice Springs who emphasizes the importance of control, has developed a cognitive therapy to help people promote their own recovery, and conducts research aimed at improving health services, particularly in remote and Indigenous communities. [Blog] [Book] [Paper] Don Coyhis (USA), who grew up on a Mohican reservation in Wisconsin, has spent over 25 years developing The Wellbriety Movement and White Bison, spreading a healing message amongst Native Indian communities, based on cultural principles, laws and values, along with his books and training resources. [Film] [Interview] [Paper] John Cusack (Australia) is a Gurindji man with strong ties to the Walpiri and Anmatjerre people of the Tanami desert, who is an Aboriginal Mental Health Worker, Educator and Artist advocating for Cultural and Spiritual healing, and cross-cultural healing methods, in the development of a truly effective mental health recovery based practice. Ash Dargan (Australia), a Larrakia man from the Darwin region, is a health professional promoting improved wellbeing for Indigenous peoples, who has worked successfully in the justice, education, arts and community service sectors, and been one of the world’s premier performers and recording artists on Mamalima (Didjeridu). [Music] [Film] Professor Larry Davidson (USA) is a Recovery Program Director, researcher and writer (e.g. A Practical Guide to Recovery-Oriented Practice: Tools for Transforming Mental Health Care), and has exerted a massive influence internationally in shaping the recovery agenda and transforming behavioral health practice. [Book] [Film] [Interview] Professor Pat Dudgeon (Australia), from the Bardi people of the Kimberley region, is a psychologist committed to social justice for Indigenous people, who is project leader of the National Empowerment Project, an Indigenous suicide prevention project, and Chair of a major national Indigenous mental health initiative. [Book] [Film] [Report] Dr Eduardo Duran (USA), born in Northern New Mexico, is a clinical psychologist who has worked in Indian country for many years, a leading expert on the impact and healing of historical trauma, and author of several books including Healing the Soul Wound: Counseling with American Indians and Other Native People. [Chapter] [Film] [Film] Matt Erb (USA), physical therapist and faculty member for the Center for Mind-Body Medicine also working in Indian country, has a passion for helping the world understand the science of mind-body medicine, social engagement, trauma and the role of integrative physical therapy in mental health care. >> Page 2 >> Page 3 >> pdf document |