Publications by authors named "Bryan G Stare"
Through the Diamond Threshold: A Community-based Psycho-Educational Group Training Program for Treatment of Substance Use Disorders Among American Indians.
Am Indian Alsk Native Ment Health Res
March 2020
Article Synopsis
- Researchers have developed "Through the Diamond Threshold," a training program aimed at increasing awareness and healing for substance use disorders (SUD) specifically among American Indian communities.
- The program emphasizes cultural responsiveness and empathy for providers through interactive activities like storytelling, music, and traditional meals that immerse participants in American Indian experiences.
- Feedback from the program's participants highlighted the importance of cultural traditions, collective understanding, and historical context as essential factors in the training's success; several AI communities have since adopted the program in various settings.