From Tradition to Practice: Talking Circles as a Framework for Multidisciplinary Collaboration & Response
Presenters:Â Kelsey Morris and Chenel Vanden Berk
Talking circles have been utilized by various Native American Tribes and Nations as a way to bring people together for a variety of purposes such as teaching, listening, learning, or sharing and can promote healing. Key principles of talking circles can be utilized to guide survivor-centered approaches, strengthen support, and enhance multidisciplinary responses to sexual violence within Tribal communities. By learning and integrating these principles, providers and responders can create culturally grounded spaces that honor tradition, promote trust, and foster holistic healing for survivors.
