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Putting Ancient Principles to Practice in Todays Treatment Environments By Harvey D. Linder, Ph. D., LP Slide 2 Overview Slide 3 Ascendency: Basic concepts ASCENDENCY DESCENDENCYTRANSCENDENCY Slide 4 Ascendency: the dimension of reality that represents conception, or beginnings. Ascendency represents not only the realm of conceptual ideas, but in fact, the idea of conception itself, or creation, creativity, and beginning. All of reality begins with conception. Slide 5 Descendency: the realm of actual physical objects or entities. It could be said that all these entities spring from (ie: are descended from) the conceptual notions of the Ascendency realm. Slide 6 Transcendency: the capacity for objects in physical reality, or ideas in conceptual reality to have an impact beyond their present time and space. Slide 7 Ascendency Theory CONCEPTUAL ACTUALTRANSACTIONAL Slide 8 The CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDIN G ASCENDENCY AFROCENTRIC VALUES THE CYCLE OF CREATION Slide 9 The ACTUAL The ASCENDENCY Pyramid Dr. Harveys Star Making Care Plans Individual Development Planning Program Development Slide 10 The TRANSACTIONAL A SERVICE EXAMPLE IMPROVED CLIENT ENGAGEMENT BETTER CARE COORDINATION INCREASE REVENUES SIMPLIFY PROGRAM DESIGN IMPROVE OUTCOMES Slide 11 Ascendency Theory CONCEPTION CREATIONTHE AFTERMATH Slide 12 Ascendency Theory MENTAL PHYSICALSOCIAL Slide 13 Ascendency Theory MIND BODYSPIRIT Slide 14 Ascendency Theory INDIVIDUAL FAMILYCOMMUNITY Slide 15 Ascendency Theory GOALS ACTIVITIESRESULTS Slide 16 Ascendency Theory WHAT WE THINK WHAT WE DOWHAT BECOMES OF IT Slide 17 Ascendency Theory OUR IDEALS OUR REALITY OUR LEGACY Slide 18 Ascendency Theory ASCENDENCY DESCENDENCYTRANSCENDENCY Slide 19 The CYCLE of CREATION Slide 20 SINGULA RITY ONENESS DEVELOPM ENT DIFFERENTI ATION DUALITY Slide 21 AFROCENTRIC VALUES AFROCENTRIC WORLDVIEW NGUZO SABA NTU PRINCIPLES CONSUBSTANT IALITY MAAT Slide 22 WESTERN OR EUROCENTRIC WORLDVIEW EASTERN OR AFROCENTRIC WORLDVIEW The human endeavor is about Mastery and Doing The human endeavor is about Being and Becoming Man Makes HimselfMan Discovers Himself Your identity is tied to your role (Your are what you do) Your identity is bound in your essence (You do what you are) Success is amassing things, money, powerSuccess is obtaining wisdom, enlightenment Relationships are transactionsRelationships are eternal The Other is objectified The so called Other is personified as an extension of the self I think therefore I amI am because we are Thinking is linearThinking is non-linear Truth-seeking is objective, analytical (Affect negates truth) Truth-seeking is affective (Affect affirms truth) Either/OrBoth/And Slide 23 It is through knowing our own culture that we come to discover our selves. It is through embracing other cultures that we discover how to complete ourselves. Slide 24 Nguzo Saba (the Seven Principles) Umoja - Unity Kujichagulia - Self Determination Ujima - Collective Work & Responsibility Ujamaa - Cooperative Economics Nia - Purpose Kuumba - Creativity Imani - Faith Karenga, M Kwanzaa: A celebration of family, community, and culture. Los Angeles. University of Sankora Press. 1998 Slide 25 NTU Principles HarmonyBalance AuthenticityAwareness of Culture InterconnectednessAffective Epistemology Phillips, F.B. NTU Psychotherapy, an Afrocentric approach Journal of Black Psychology 1990 17:55 Slide 26 CONSUBSTANTI ALITY Being of the same substance, nature, or essence. I AM because WE ARE; and because we are, therefore I AM. LOVE your neighbor as yourself because your neighbor IS yourself. Slide 27 One-ness Slide 28 Human migration out of Africa Univ of Texas at Austin. Office of Public Affairs http://www.utexas.edu/features/2007/ancestry/http://www.utexas.edu/features/2007/ancestry/ Slide 29 MAAT: the Conceptual Ideal The way of rightness in moral thought and practice. Being in harmony with the natural order of the divine. Karenga, M MAAT: The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt. Los Angeles. University of Sankora Press. 2006 Slide 30 MAAT: the Conceptual Ideal MAAT is rightness in the spiritual and moral sense in three realms: the Divine, the natural, and the social. In its expansive sense, MAAT is an interrelated order of rightness which requires and is the result of right relations with and right behavior towards the Divine, nature, and other humans. Karenga, M MAAT: The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt. Los Angeles. University of Sankora Press. 2006 Slide 31 MAAT: the Conceptual Ideal The practice of the Seven Cardinal Virtues of truth, justice, propriety, harmony, balance, reciprocity and order. Karenga, M MAAT: The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt. Los Angeles. University of Sankora Press. 2006 Slide 32 The Ascendency Pyramid Slide 33 UJIMA ( COLLECTIVE WORK & RESPONSIBILITY) FAMILY RESPONSIBILITY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Copyright 2013, Harvey D. Linder, Ph.D. UMOJA (UNITY) UJAMAA (COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS) KUUMBA (CREATIVITY) IMANI (FAITH) INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY KUJICHAGULIA (SELF DETERMINATION) NIA (PURPOSE) Nguzo Saba adapted from: Karenga, M Kwanzaa: A celebration of family, community, and culture. Los Angeles. University of Sankora Press. 1998 UJIMA ( COLLECTIVE WORK & RESPONSIBILITY) FAMILY RESPONSIBILITY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of BEING Dimension of BEING Dimension of BEING Dimension of BEING Dimension of BEING Dimension of BEING Dimension of BEING Dimension of BEING Dimension of BEING Dimension of BEING Dimension of Being Dimension of Being UMOJA (UNITY) UJAMAA (COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS) KUUMBA (CREATIVITY) IMANI (FAITH) Dimension of BECOMING Dimension of BECOMING Dimension of BECOMING Dimension of BECOMING Dimension of BECOMING Dimension of BECOMING INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY KUJICHAGULIA (SELF DETERMINATION) NIA (PURPOSE) Nguzo Saba adapted from: Karenga, M Kwanzaa: A celebration of family, community, and culture. Los Angeles. University of Sankora Press. 1998 The African American Ascendency Matrix Slide 34 UJIMA ( COLLECTIVE WORK & RESPONSIBILITY) FAMILY RESPONSIBILITY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Figure 1 The African American Ascendency Matrix Copyright 2013, Harvey D. Linder, Ph.D. UMOJA (UNITY) UJAMAA (COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS) KUUMBA (CREATIVITY) IMANI (FAITH) Dimension of BECOMING Dimension of BECOMING Dimension of BECOMING Dimension of BECOMING Dimension of BECOMING Dimension of BECOMING INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY KUJICHAGULIA (SELF DETERMINATION) NIA (PURPOSE) Nguzo Saba adapted from: Karenga, M Kwanzaa: A celebration of family, community, and culture. Los Angeles. University of Sankora Press. 1998 COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY FAMILY RESPONSIBILITY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of DOING Dimension of BEING Dimension of BEING Dimension of BEING Dimension of BEING Dimension of BEING Dimension of BEING Dimension of BEING Dimension of BEING Dimension of BEING Dimension of BEING Dimension of Being Dimension of Being UNITY ECONOMIC COOPERATION CREATIVITY BELIEF Dimension of BECOMING Dimension of BECOMING Dimension of BECOMING Dimension of BECOMING Dimension of BECOMING Dimension of BECOMING INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY SELF DETERMINATION PURPOSE Adapted from: Karenga, M Kwanzaa: A celebration of family, community, and culture. Los Angeles. University of Sankora Press. 1998 Slide 35 CONCEPTUAL MISSION THE ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE TRANSACTIONAL ACTUAL GOALS RESULTS STRUCTURE ACTIVITIES VISION OUTPUTS Slide 36 Dr. Harveys Star Slide 37 Physical Mental/Spiritual Social Safety from Harm A Way to make a Way Law enforcement Child Protection Adult Protection Family Violence Shelter Domestic Abuse Vocational Rehabilitation Economic Assistance Work Readiness Veterans Affairs Social Security Job Training Emergency Assistance Homeless Shelters Transitional Housing Housing Services Section 8 Medical Mental Health Chemical Health Disability Services Personal Wellness Family Friends School Church Employer Community Shelter from the Storm AUTHENTICITY HARMONY BALANCE AWARENESS of CULTURE AFFECTIVE EPISTEMOLOGY INTERCONNECTEDNESS Dr. Harveys Star NTU Principles adapted from: Phillips, F.B. NTU Psychotherapy, an Afrocentric approach Journal of Black Psychology 1990 17:55 Slide 38 Ascendency Theory MENTAL PHYSICALSOCIAL Slide 39 Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Basic Physical Needs: Food, water, warmth, etc Safety and Security Social Needs Self Actualization Self Esteem Spiritual Slide 40 Ascendency Theory MENTAL PHYSICALSOCIAL MASLOWS BASIC NEEDS Slide 41 Ascendency Theory MENTAL PHYSICALSOCIAL SAFETY, SECURITY, FOOD, SHELTER, ETC Slide 42 Ascendency Theory MENTAL PHYSICALSOCIAL SAFETYMEANSSHELTER Slide 43 Ascendency Theory MENTAL PHYSICALSOCIAL SAFETY FROM HARM SHELTER FROM THE STORM A WAY TO MAKE A WAY Slide 44 Ascendency Theory MENTAL PHYSICALSOCIAL SAFETYMEANSSHELTER Slide 45 Physical Mental/Spiritual Social Slide 46 Physical Mental/Spiritual Social Safety from Harm A Way to make a Way Law enforcement Child Protection Adult Protection Family Violence Shelter Domestic Abuse Vocational Rehabilitation Economic Assistance Work Readiness Veterans Affairs Social Security Job Training Emergency Assistance Homeless Shelters Transitional Housing Housing Services Section 8 Medical Mental Health Chemical Health Disability Services Personal Wellness Family Friends School Church Employer Community Shelter from the Storm Slide 47 Physical Mental/Spiritual HARMONY BALANCE AUTHENTICITY AWARENESS of CULTURE AFFECTIVE EPISTEMOLOGY Social INTERCONNECTEDNESS NTU Principles adapted from: Phillips, F.B. NTU Psychotherapy, an Afrocentric approach Journal of Black Psychology 1990 17:55 Slide 48 Physical Mental/Spiritual Social Safety from Harm A Way to make a Way Law enforcement Child Protection Adult Protection Family Violence Shelter Domestic Abuse Vocational Rehabilitation Economic Assistance Work Readiness Veterans Affairs Social Security Job Training Emergency Assistance Homeless Shelters Transitional Housing Housing Services Section 8 Medical Mental Health Chemical Health Disability Services Personal Wellness Family Friends School Church Employer Community Shelter from the Storm AUTHENTICITY HARMONY BALANCE AWARENESS of CULTURE AFFECTIVE EPISTEMOLOGY INTERCONNECTEDNESS Dr. Harveys Star NTU Principles adapted from: Phillips, F.B. NTU Psychotherapy, an Afrocentric approach Journal of Black Psychology 1990 17:55 Slide 49 Working with clients Motivational Interviewing Goal Setting Cognitive BehaviorTherapy Self Assessment Mapping the Journey Giving back to the community of self Slide 50 Keys for Therapists/Counselors Therapy is about BECOMING who you are through a process of self discovery. The Healer acts as a guide, not a fixer. The Counselors job is not just to give advice, but to facilitate movement along the path. Dis-Ease and Dys-function are the result of being out of balance with the natural order of thing. The Healing Process is about restoring order, balance, and harmony. Slide 51 Keys for Case Managers The STAR model is easy for clients to understand and follow. Reminds Case Managers and Providers of the Essential Importance of meeting Basic Needs. Can help clients see the Big Picture of how services may need to be put together from different providers to reach clients goals. Can help clients understand why they need to put effort into different areas. Reinforces the connection between the Emotional Wellness, Physical Health, and Social Adjustment. Slide 52 Keys for Program Directors Ascendency Theory can help programs incorporate new initiatives w/o having to reverse course. Helps Staff morale. Can increase revenue through diversifying business model. Can help staff and clients make sense of evaluation. Can help managers see the value of non-traditional roles within the organization. Can help program developers plan for holistic models while avoiding mission creep. Slide 53 Program Example African American Family Services adopts philosophy that its programs will be Culturally Mindful, Trauma Informed, and Evidence Based CULTURALLY MINDFUL TRAUMA INFORMED EVIDENCE BASED Slide 54 Cultural Mindfulness UMOJA is the term AAFS will used to denote its holistic approach to healing the Body, Mind, and Spirit. CULTURALLY MINDFUL TRAUMA INFORMED EVIDENCE BASED Slide 55 Cultural Mindfulness AAFS will use the Nguzo Saba and NTU principles as values to guide its work CULTURALLY MINDFUL TRAUMA INFORMED EVIDENCE BASED Slide 56 Cultural Mindfulness AAFS will use Ascendency Theory as an organizing framework. CULTURALLY MINDFUL TRAUMA INFORMED EVIDENCE BASED Slide 57 Trauma Informed AAFS utilizes Mindfullness training, Affect Regulation skills training, yoga, medidation, dance, exercise & nutrition, psychopharmacology and EMDR as ways of helping clients overcome the physiological impacts of trauma. CULTURALLY MINDFUL TRAUMA INFORMED EVIDENCE BASED Slide 58 Evidence Based AAFS is training all of its MH Clinicians in Evidence Based Practice. AAFS is beginning to collect its own data on the effectiveness of its interventions. CULTURALLY MINDFUL TRAUMA INFORMED EVIDENCE BASED Slide 59 UMOJA: Unity AAFS is breaking down the silos that hold Chemical Health, Mental Health, and Family Services as separate departments. All MH Clinicians do Chemical Health groups. All staff attend joint treatment consultations CULTURALLY MINDFUL TRAUMA INFORMED EVIDENCE BASED Slide 60 The END