Interns will be responsible for presenting case material that participants will conceptualize using one of these models. Emphasis will be on assisting interns to conceptualize cases from various models as well as to understand the commonalties between various approaches. Special consideration will be given to the interns' training needs based on their interest and prior experience in family therapy. This seminar provides knowledge at the general practitioner level about psychologists' participation in the legal system. The structure and culture of the legal system in criminal and civil law is outlined.
Tribal law is contrasted with state and federal law and the Indian Child Welfare Act is examined.
An introduction is given to types of assessment. Sample reports are reviewed. Presentations on ethnic identity, communication, diagnosis, and treatment will be given by psychiatrists, psychologists, and anthropologists. The course concludes with a discussion of how cultural considerations influence healing and treatment. This course is taught by a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and anthropologists, and is in a discussion format based on assigned readings and presentations by the seminar leaders.