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Smiling Spirits Generations provides holistic and culturally sensitive outpatient behavioral health services to Native American communities in Tempe, AZ. Services include traditional healing practices, clinical modules, co-occurring disorder treatment, counseling, group interventions, social integration, vocational skills training, DUI services, misdemeanor domestic violence services, anger management, parenting services, case management, collaboration with parole and probation, and forensic peer support.

Cultural Training
Traditional Healing Practices
Clinical Module

Wellbriety: Integrates Medicine Wheel philosophy with the 12 steps
for holistic recovery.
Mending Broken Hearts: Focuses on navigating grief and loss,
healing emotional wounds, and completing relationships.
Cultural Practices: Engages in traditional Native American healing
circles.

Healing Circles: Facilitates traditional circles for community sharing
and support.
Ceremonial Practices: Incorporates Native American rituals such as
smudging and drumming to promote spiritual and emotional healing.
Herbal Medicine: Uses traditional herbs for physical and spiritual
wellness.

Native American Matrix Clinical Model (SAMHSA): Guides early

recovery and relapse prevention.
Seeking Safety: Establishes safety and stability in early recovery.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT): Addresses thought patterns
and behaviors to promote well-being.

Co-occurring
Disorder Process Groups

Integrated Treatment: Offers group therapy that addresses both
mental health and substance use disorders, providing a
comprehensive approach to recovery.
Educational Workshops: Provides education on managing
symptoms and understanding the impact of co-occurring disorders.

One-on-One
Counseling

Individual Therapy: Provides personalized counseling sessions
tailored to individual needs, focusing on personal growth, trauma
recovery, and behavioral change.
Cultural Identity Counseling: Helps individuals explore and
integrate their cultural identity into their personal recovery journey.

Group
Interventions

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Manages emotions and
improves relationships.
Mindfulness: Cultivates present-moment awareness.
Team Building: Promotes collaboration within the group setting.

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Social
Integration Services
Vocational
Skills Training
DUI Services

Community Engagement: Supports clients in engaging with
community activities and resources to enhance social networks.
Peer Support Groups: Facilitates group meetings where clients can
share experiences and support each other in social settings.

Job Readiness Training: Offers courses on resume writing, job
search strategies, and interview preparation.
Skill Development Workshops: Provides training in specific job
skills relevant to client interests and local employment opportunities.

DUI Assessment: Evaluates substance use and driving history post-
DUI arrest.

DUI Clinical Evaluation/Treatment: Conducts in-depth
assessments and provides recommended services.

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Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Services

Assessment: Evaluates conduct to determine if it fits the behavioral
definition of domestic violence.
Evaluation/Treatment: Specialized focus on domestic violence
issues, often court ordered.

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Case
Management

Coordinating Care: Ensures coordination of services across
providers.
Service Planning: Tailors plans to individual needs.
Progress Review: Monitors and adjusts plans as necessary.

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Anger
Management

Anger Management Assessment: Tests severity of anger-related
issues and recommends interventions.
Evaluation: Identifies underlying causes of anger-related problems
and effective treatment methods.

Parenting
Services

Parenting Assessment: Evaluates parenting skills using interviews
and standardized instruments.
Evaluation/Treatment: Identifies parenting strengths and areas for
improvement and creates a treatment plan to reach their goals.

Collaboration with Parole and Probation
Forensic Peer
Support
Specialists

Partnership Overview: Works with parole and probation officers to

support client reintegration, including compliance with court-
ordered programs.

Benefits: Highlights benefits such as reduced recidivism and
enhanced access to tailored therapeutic services.

Role Description: Mentors and advocates for clients with a history
of incarceration, aiding in system navigation and compliance with
probation requirements.
Services Provided: Supports clients in transitioning into the
community, focusing on holistic recovery and integration.

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