Healing Through Heritage: The Wellbriety Movement and Native American Values
The wellbriety movement is grounded in the healing power of Native American cultural values. Through recovery trainings and support groups that incorporate the teachings of the Medicine Wheel, the Cycle of Life, and the Four Laws of Change, the White Bison organization supports indigenous communities in reestablishing strong foundations for well-being.
What if the path to recovery was deeply rooted in cultural heritage? In this episode of 'Spirit of Recovery', hosts Rev. Dan Beckett and Rev. Michelle Vargas dive into the transformative Wellbriety Movement, which harnesses the power of Native American values for healing. Special guest J. Carlos Rivera, executive director of White Bison, Inc., shares his journey and the impactful work of the organization.
Carlos, a member of the Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians, discusses how recovery trainings and support groups integrate teachings like the Medicine Wheel, the Cycle of Life, and the Four Laws of Change to help indigenous communities rebuild strong foundations for well-being. This episode also touches on the Four Seasons of Recovery, mending broken hearts, and blending spirituality with cultural values in the twelve-step model.
Historical trauma and its effects on individuals and Native American culture are explored, offering a comprehensive look at holistic healing. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that showcases the power of cultural values in recovery.