Description

In this episode of Los Souls Radio, Mateo speaks with Doctor of Social Work Francisco Lozornio about the integration of indigenous healing practices into mental health. They discuss the impact of the school-to-prison pipeline, the significance of intergenerational trauma, and the role of land and connection in healing. Dr. Lozornio emphasizes the importance of cultural humility in social work and the need for community mental health practitioners to advocate for systemic change. The conversation highlights the Three Sisters model as a framework for community interdependence and the necessity of collaborative approaches in mental health practice.

Theme music created by: Anawak Underground

Takeaways

• Trauma is collective, affecting families and communities.
• Healing is about carrying pain with dignity, not erasing it.
• Pathologizing individuals overlooks environmental factors.
• Community mental health practitioners must advocate for systemic change.
• Land connection is essential for indigenous healing.
• The Three Sisters model illustrates interdependence in community.
• Workshops should be co-created with community needs in mind.
• Mental health practitioners should engage in community organizing.