How can identity shape how we move through the world?
As an integrative therapist, Rainer Posselt incorporates Indigenous traditions like art and herbal medicine into his sessions to help clients connect to their identity. He discusses how his practice encourages cultural identity, growth, and healing.
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Questions to consider
What communities does Rainer describe being a part of? Why do you think he calls it “the best of both worlds”?
What is art therapy? What are the benefits of healing as a group through art?
A sense of place
In their words
“My dream is that it will become less stigmatized and people will be more open to seeking help when they need it. That's why therapists do what we do, is to help.”
Rainer Posselt
Production credits
Producer
Tori Charnetzki
Featuring
Rainer Posselt
Videography
David Boffa
Tori Charnetzki
Kylie Compe
Ian Glodich
Editing
Tori Charnetzki
Captioning
Catie Pfeifer
Translation Services
Rev
Educator Support Materials
Nick Ostrem
Jen Kobylecky
Web Design
Charles Barrows
Erika Kachama-Nkoy
Web Development
John Vieth
Digital Content
Sigrid Peterson
Mark Riechers
Graphic Design
Charles Barrows
Additional Post Production Support
Zack Sieger
Executive Producer
Ryan Hendricks
Director of Education
Megan Monday
Director of Television
Jon Miskowski
Special Thanks
Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians
Andrew Miller
Linda Katchenago
Monique Tyndal
David O’Connor
Ron Jetty
Educator Advisors
SoHappy Davids, Information Technology Academy, UW – Madison
Ben Grignon, Menominee Indian High School
Alyssa Mussa, Milwaukee Public Schools
Jeff Ryan, Prescott High School
Tara Tindall, Madison Metropolitan School District
Eli Youngthunder, Black River Falls High School
Kristin Keyser, Indian Community School
Brian Collins, Unity School District
Paula Rabideaux, UW – Green Bay
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Focus Fund for Education