The Talking Circle method of intra group support and communication is unique among many American Indian communities. The impact of this method in a diabetes research project among the Sioux and Winnebago tribes indicate a strong relationship to empowerment and self-directed health care prevention and control. The development, use, and implementation of the Talking Circle and its impact in these reservation communities is discussed. The importance of self-reliance, empowerment, and self-help care is an important step in bringing diabetes and other long-term chronic conditions under control.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, the participant in this session will be able to: 1. Apply the use of Talking Circle interventions as a tool to community empowerment. 2. Discuss how an Indian community can be empowered to address diabetes
Keywords: American Indians, Community Building
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: University of California, San Francisco
Center for American Indian Research & Education
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
Relationship: University of California, San Francisco
Employment as Project Director of research project