Pathways to Indigenous Education for Tribal College Faculty Day 1

Dr. Curtis Peterson introduces decolonial psychology, explaining how it challenges Eurocentric 'zero-point' science by valuing Indigenous, diasporic, and globally marginalized knowledge. The episode contrasts Western individual-focused therapy with a decolonial emphasis on community, history, and s…

When a fish gets sick, we rarely cure it by studying its scales in isolation—we look at the water in the tank. Yet when it comes to human behavior, leadership, and personal struggles, our culture almost exclusively obsesses over individual grit, habits, and blame. In this deep dive, we unpack the …

Dr. Curtis Peterson explains the "storming" phase of group development, where conflict uncovers needs for power, trust, space, and expectations. He emphasizes that storming signals progress as group members challenge roles and build genuine connections. The episode gives practical facilitator stra…

This episode explores how to create belonging and cohesion in groups without suppressing differences. Dr. Curtis Peterson outlines core elements—recognition, reliability, shared purpose, choice, repair, and reciprocity—and shows how warmth and honesty must be balanced to keep groups healthy. It al…