Boozhoo, Misko Nudin Ikwe (Red Wind Woman) Indiziniikaaz, Biboonii Baaskaabi gwaniid (Winter Bloom). Hello and welcome, I'm Dr. Tami Jollie-Trottier. I am a Clinical Psychologist, enrolled member of Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians (TMBCI), and owner of Indigenized Behavioral Healing™ clinic. I create innovative self-healing symbolism expressed through visual art, writing, and storytelling. My healing journey in search of Good Medicine began over a decade ago following a personal medical trauma that left me detached from myself and others. This journey led to my expertise related to Westernized and Traditional Indigenous Healing, which I call Turtle Medicine™.
I have dedicated my career to harnessing the healing energy of creativity, cultural identity, resiliency, and leadership to mobilize those I work with to heal from trauma-related illnesses. I earned my doctorate from the University of North Dakota and now serve as an adjunct clinical assistant professor for the UND psychology department. With humility and gratitude, I acknowledge my elder Anishinaabe Wisdom Keepers, who have shared their teachings and continue to do so.
Dr. Tami's one-of-a-kind workshops aim to empower the audiences' understanding of the circular and interrelatedness of healing. Her model transcends Westernized Psychological trends by weaving unique models for healing. Dr. Tami blends Westernized Medical Models with Native Traditional Symbolism and teachings carried down from generation to generation to provide individualized concepts of circular healing. Dr. Tami believes that behavioral health must be inclusive, flexible, innovative, and rooted in the cultural richness of her Native Ancestors. Dr. Tami's workshop experience elevates confidence, personal identity, and creative ideas so that each person can learn to live in a healing, balanced, connected way.
Check her out at: http://www.indigenizedbehavioralhealing.com or http://www.hellodrtami.com