Decolonizing Supervision & Practice: Iyiniwak Wisdoms for Wellness
Abstract
Participants in this workshop will be introduced to knowledge and concepts related to decolonizing supervisory practice, working with iyiniwak (Indigenous people) in supervision, and supervising practice with iyiniwak seeking services. Dr. Fellner will discuss iyiniwak wisdoms for mentorship and clinical practice overall, situated in both iyiniwak research and in the context of Psychology’s Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Report (CPA & PFC, 2018). Practical examples and experiential exercises will be used to illustrate concepts and ground participant learning in their experiences.
Intended Audience
Registered psychologists, eligible to be supervisors.
Proposed Schedule
9:00 to 10:30 am –
land-based check-in
iskotew & crow: (re)igniting narratives of survivance in psychology
decolonizing & Indigenizing supervision & practice
10:30 to 10:40 am – a 10-min Break
10:40 am to 12 pm –
iyiniwakmentorship
Indigenizing case conceptualization & assessment
personal, collective, vicarious, and intergenerational trauma/wellness
12 – 1 pm – 1 hour Lunch Break
1 to 2: 30 pm –
collective & vicarious
transformation & relationality
relational mentorship
2:30 – 2:45 – a 15-min Break
2:45 to 4:00 pm – next steps: iyiniwak wisdoms for wellness, Wrap-Up, & Q&A (90 min)
Learning Objectives
- Articulate what decolonizing means in the context of psychological and supervisory practice
- Enhance awareness and competence in working with iyiniwak in supervision and practice
- Understand iyiniwak counter-narratives and concepts that challenge dominating Eurowestern approaches to psychopathology and disease, and how these contribute to personal and collective wellness among iyiniwak
- Understand how basic land-based tools support (re)connecting with, (re)opening to, and (re)engaging one’s personal and collective wisdom and medicine for healing
- Move toward decolonizing and Indigenizing supervision and practice in a good way.
Presenter
Dr. Karlee Fellner (Otipemisiwak Métis Nation of Alberta) | Ph.D. | R.Psych
Dr. Karlee Fellner is a citizen of the Otipemisiwak Métis Nation of Alberta, a Registered Psychologist (Alberta), and CEO and Founder of maskihkiy wellness. Dr. Fellner worked for over 10 years as a Professor of Counselling Psychology-Indigenous Education at the University of Calgary before resigning her tenured position to focus on community-based clinical work. Dr. Fellner is a prominent clinical scholar activist who has been working in the fields of iyiniwak (Indigenous) healing, wellness, and psychologies for over 14 years. Her program of research focused on Indigenous approaches to therapy and trauma work; Indigenous research, curriculum and pedagogy; culturally appropriate counselling; complex trauma; and holistic and traditional approaches to wellness. Dr. Fellner has been part of critical initiatives including Psychology’s Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Report (CPA & PFC, 2018) and CAP and PAA’s provincial working group on addressing the TRC in psychological practice. She has been working with people in clinical practice for 17 years, and has been designing and implementing land-based, culturally-rooted programming in mental health and addictions for the past 9 years. Dr. Fellner has a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia, and completed her internship in Clinical Psychology at the Indian Health Board of Minneapolis. In addition to her work in mental health and addictions, Dr. Fellner is a visual artist, mother, and traditional jingle dancer.
Cancellation and Refunds
Cancellation and refunds may be applied for by email or phone call to the PAA CPDO. Cancellations received fourteen (14) days prior to the Continuing Professional Development activity will receive a full refund of the registration fee, less a $35.00 + GST processing fee. PAA reserves the right to cancel any activity, in which case a full refund of the registration fee will be provided.
Continuing Education Credits
The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA) is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) to offer Continuing Education (CE) for psychologists. This workshop is offered for six (6.0) hours of CE Credit. Full attendance at the workshop is required to receive Continuing Education Credits. Partial credit will not be awarded, and late arrivals or early departure will preclude awarding of Continuing Education Credits. PAA maintains responsibility for the program.