The Wraparound Process
The Wraparound Process

"Wraparound is an intensive, holistic method of engaging
with individuals with complex needs (most typically
children, youth and their families) so that they can live in
their homes and communities and realize their hopes and
dreams."  - National Wraparound Initiative.

I think you will see that what mainstream society is calling
the wraparound process is nothing new to Indian country.  
In fact, people have been doing this for centuries.  The
wraparound process tries to find a balance between the
natural supports and professional services in your
community to implement strength based, individual plans of
care to meet the needs of the children and families you are
serving.

Wotakuye Wicakikco (Calling on our Relatives)

This is a unique training that offers the wisdom of the
children, families and the professionals who implemented
the wraparound process in North Dakota.  Together, the
tribes in North Dakota developed a project that
incorporated the teachings of their people with mainstream
ideas.  This project came to be known as the Sacred Child
Project.

The Sacred Child Project was a nationally recognized
demonstration project funded by the Center for Mental
Health Services (CMHS) and the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Adminstration (SAMHSA).  This
training is a culmination of years of experience in utilizing
the wraparound process with Native American families.  
Our children and families were our greatest teachers and
their input was crucial to the development of this raining.

Wotakuye Wicakikco is an interactive training, which
means that it's success will depend on your ability to express
yourself.  The training begins with broad philosophies and
eventually narrows down to the actual process and how you
implement it into the way you work with children and
families.  Together, we will share and reflect on our life
experiences so that we may better understand our selves, our
families, and our communities.

Specific Learning Objectives:
1.  Participants will learn the essential elements of the
Wraparound Process.

2.  Participants will gain an understanding of family culture
by reflecting on their own.

3.  Participants will gain an understanding of the importance
of developing positive relationships.

4.  Participants will gain helpful strategies on working with
Native American families.
What Participants had to say:

"Best speaker of the whole
conference."


"I struggle with my faith, and this
presentation was mentally and
spiritually soothing.  Thank you so
much!"


"Thank you, Jon, for reminding me
why we do this work."


"Wonderfully powerful & practical
presentation.  Very powerful!"


"This was the best of the whole
week.  Great way to end.  Such
peace is rare."


"Audience involvement, genuine
personality and heart felt sharing."


"Inspirational message of
understanding."


"It respected all the voices in the
room, no matter who."


"The unique approach to
delivering your information, and
the interactive activity was fun."
Jon Eagle
PO Box 434
Fort Yates, ND 58538

(701) 854-7061
"I have personally recommended Jon Eagle and his warm and effective style of training to     
 many tribal and non-tribal communities, and have seen the positive outcomes produced as these  
 communities begin to implement the practical, common sense lessons that he shares to others."
-John VanDenBerg,PhD, President - Vroon VanDenBerg LLP