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The commitment to help others as a psychologist, psychiatrist or counsellor takes more than just a diploma. Dr. Shilo R. Tippett (Wasco/Tlingit) says it takes natural empathy and an ability to set boundaries. Shilo says helping people in her community as a clinical psychologist is her dream job. But there’s a national shortage of others willing to take on the challenge, according to the National Council for Behavioral Health. We touch in with Tippett and other Native mental health professionals about the rewards and constraints of working in the behavioral health field.
Guests:
Dr. Shilo Tippett (Wasco/Tlingit) – clinical psychologist at St. Charles Health Care System
Dr. Kee Straits (Quechua) – clinical and community psychologist and CEO of TLC Transformations
Noel Altaha (White Mountain Apache) – licensed social worker
Break 1 music: Duck and Dive (song) Black Thunder Singers (artist) Black Thunder
Break 2 music: Tapwe Oma (song) Fawn Wood (artist) Iskwewak (album)
This was a really great show! Thank you.I am interested in an MSW program. I am not Native, However, the place where the show ended on adequate training is very interesting to me.I still see gaps in coverage with women & minorities or marginalized groups (how in-patient programs often do not work with trans people in need, for instance).In meeting people where they are, it seems like mental health and health services in general need to catch up.I will definitely seek out such cross training in the future