Page 7 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - January, 2019

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Protective nature of plant medicine

Working to reduce n Life skills (problem- yarrow, mint, elderberry/
suicide risk factors solving, coping and flower, rosehip
an ability to adapt to
change) Relaxing Tea: One INFORMATION
One of the efforts in suicide n Self-esteem and part each chamomile, To learn more, contact Caytee
prevention is to reduce the factors a sense of purpose or skullcap, lemon balm; Cline at 360-709-1818 or
that increase risk while identifying meaning in life ½ part orange peel and come see her in the Behavior-
those that protect people from n Cultural, religious lavender al Health Department. Grant
suicide. These are called risk, or personal beliefs Pick-Me-Up Tea: Equal
protective and precipitating Precipitating factors parts St. John’s Wort, activities are funded through
factors. are stressful events that Tsapowum Chehalis Tribal
Risk factors are characteristics can trigger a suicidal oat straw, lemon balm, Behavioral Health R.E.D.
of a person or his or her crisis in a vulnerable spearmint (do not use R.o.A.D. Grant 1H7SM063452-
environment that increase the person. Examples St. John’s Wort if using 01.
likelihood that he or she will die by include: birth control because Suicide Lifeline:
suicide. Major risk factors include: n End of a it interacts with 800-273-8255 (TALK)
n Prior suicide attempt(s) relationship or marriage effectiveness) Chehalis Tribal Behavioral
n Misuse and abuse of alcohol n Death of a loved one Health: 360-709-1733
or other drugs n An arrest CALMING SYRUP Crisis Textline: text 741741,
n Mental disorders, n Serious financial problems Herbalist Winter Strong created this
particularly depression and other One of the protective factors syrup with the intention of having then hit send
mood disorders the R.E.D. RoAD Suicide a natural medicine to take when Bereavement Support:
n Access to lethal means Prevention program has 206-291-7279
n Knowing someone who died implemented is natural medicine you are overwhelmed emotionally, Recovery Helpline:
by suicide, particularly a family classes with a connection to mentally and physically. Today in our 866-789-1511
member traditional cultural practices with rushed society, we are overwhelmed Trevor Project, LGBQT:
n Social isolation plants. Herbalist Winter Strong, a and often say: “I don’t have time for 866-488-7386
n Chronic disease and Skokomish tribal member, works this.” Taking this syrup is one way to
disability closely with Caytee Cline and make the time to take care of you. It
n Lack of access to behavioral the Chehalis tribal community also works well for anxious children. DIRECTIONS
health care to educate and empower. While
Protective factors are personal Winter has been out on maternity DOSAGE Combine plants together with the
or environmental characteristics leave, we have not been having 1 tablespoon adults water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat
that help protect people from monthly class. However, herbal 1 teaspoon children to a simmer and allow mixture
suicide. Major protective factors medicine is still available to you. to reduce by half. Strain with a
for suicide include: INGREDIENTS fine mesh strainer. Combine the
n Effective behavioral health HERBAL TEA RECIPES 0.5 ounces or 1 Tbs. passionflower strong tea (decoction) with 2
care DOSAGE 0.5 ounces or 1 Tbs. chamomile cups of sugar and heat to dissolve
n Connectedness to the sugar. Allow to cool and keep
individuals, family, community 1 teaspoon and steep for 20 minutes 16 ounces or 2 cups of water refrigerated. Use within two
and social institutions Cold & Cough Tea: Equal parts 2 cups of sugar months.

Yoga class provides rich healing opportunities

Trauma sensitive yoga is yoga, breathing and relaxation
adapted for work with individuals techniques.
who have been affected by n To move together in
psychological trauma. During CLASS a supportive way by gently
this class, participants learn: The next Trauma Sensitive transitioning in and out of poses
n Yoga poses and breathing Yoga class will be from while giving ourselves the freedom
techniques designed for the 5-6 p.m. Feb. 21 at the to choose which movements to do
unique needs of those suffering Community Center gym. and how long to hold the poses.
from PTSD and childhood n The importance of inviting a
trauma. nonjudgmental and inclusive style
n To explore childhood trauma plays in its ability to function of learning by creating a safe and
through the lens of developmental optimally. sacred place for students to begin
trauma disorder as a way to n The importance of calming to heal.
understand the unique way a the mind and body (heart¬-rate n To create positive results by
person’s nervous system and mind variability) and developing tools that can balance the mind and the listening to our own body’s needs
rewire in response to traumatic to provide the ability to manage body. with gentle transitions through
events. stress through yoga poses. n To use yoga to move from the yoga class sequence that
n The significance of the vagus n Specific breathing and unhealthy to healthy habits greatly enhance the brain and
nerve in trauma and the role yoga visualization/meditation practices by self-care practices such as body’s ability to heal itself.