Mid-America ATTC

Essential Conversations

Mid-America ATTC

  • CRTIC: The Wisdom of Lived Experience

CRTIC: The Wisdom of Lived Experience

Friday 9th June 2023

Join Dr. Anitra Warrior and Doty Shepard on 'Essential Conversations' as they discuss bias, spirituality, and healing in trauma-informed care.
69 minutes
Informative
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
Healing

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Essential Conversations
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Recovery from Trauma
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Breaking Bias and Finding Healing: Conversations with Dr. Anitra Warrior and Doty Shepard

Episode Overview

  • Recognize and counteract biases through self-awareness and learning
  • Bring your whole life to work and honor diversity
  • Recognize that healing from moral injury requires spiritual means that are culturally relevant
  • Explore practical steps for practicing trauma-informed caring, such as pausing and self-compassion
The first thing I have to do is, is, you know, hold space for that. Not shirk away from that. Just, just be in that moment with that person.
How do you tackle deep-seated biases and promote healing in diverse communities? In this episode of 'Essential Conversations', Dr. Anitra Warrior and Doty Shepard bring their rich experiences to the table, sharing invaluable insights on these very questions. Dr. Warrior, an American Indian psychologist from the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, has spent her career serving underserved populations in Nebraska. Her journey is a testament to the power of personal trauma in shaping a mission to help others.
Doty Shepard, Executive Director of Resilient Colorado, has expanded her initiative from a local focus to international reach, emphasizing the importance of cultural relevance in spiritual healing from moral injury. The episode dives into how recognizing and counteracting our biases can lead to more compassionate and effective care. Dr. Warrior and Doty highlight the importance of self-awareness, diversity, and inviting others to belong as crucial steps in trauma-informed caring.
They leave listeners with one word each to ponder for their own practice, making this conversation not just informative but also deeply personal and actionable. If you're looking for practical steps to bring more empathy and understanding into your work or personal life, this episode is a must-listen.