The article discusses the process of culturally adapting Motivational Interviewing and Skills Training (MIST) for substance use treatment within a rural Native American community. The authors worked in collaboration with tribal leaders, elders, and community members to modify and implement MIST, ensuring that the intervention aligns with the community’s cultural values and practices. Key adaptations included incorporating tribal values and cultural imagery, using community-relevant examples, and creating a manual that emphasizes cultural sensitivity. The study evaluated the acceptability and feasibility of these adaptations and found that participants responded positively to the culturally tailored intervention. The authors suggest that future research should focus on evaluating the efficacy of these interventions in reducing substance use and related concerns in Native American communities.
This course is based on the reading-based online article, A Community Engaged Approach in Adapting Motivational Interviewing and Skills Training for Native Americans With Experiences of Substance Misuse created by Denise Walker, PhD, et al in 2023.
Publication Date
American Journal of Health Promotion Mar 2023
Course Material Authors
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Denise Walker, PhD,
Dr. Denise Walker is a professor at the School of Social Work, University of Washington. She is a clinical psychologist and an expert in substance use interventions and treatment for marginalized communities. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Cynthia Pearson, PhD.
Dr. Cynthia Pearson is a research associate professor at the School of Social Work, University of Washington. She has extensive experience in health disparities research, focusing on Native American and Alaskan Native populations. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
David Lutkemeier holds a BA degree in psychology, a master’s degree in developmental psychology, and a doctorate degree from the University of Cincinnati in Special Education and Psychology. He is certified as a psychologist by the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners, as well as holding public school superintendent certification in Arizona and California. Dr. Lutkemeier has worked as an assistant professor at Arizona State University, a school psychologist, special education director, assistant superintendent, and superintendent in both Arizona and California. David, working as a consultant with a national curriculum management group (CMSi) has completed over two dozen comprehensive district-wide curriculum audits in 15 states over the past 20 years and has worked as a test developer for CE Learning Systems for the past ten years.
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Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for intermediate and above levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Recognize the role of traditional Native American practices and knowledge in support of resiliency and wellness in particular regard to substance misuse among American Indians and Alaska Natives, (AIAN).
Identify the impact of using or not using evidence-based interventions on the effectiveness, cultural relevance, and engagement in substance use disorder treatment for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Discuss the role of motivational interviewing in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy in treatment for substance use disorder among AIAN communities.
Evaluate the overall efficacy of motivational interviewing + Skills Training; (MIST) as implemented in this research study.
Availability
This course is available starting Feb 11th, 2025 and expires Feb 10th, 2035
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Course Creator
David M. Lutkemeier – No relevant financial relationships.
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