Episode 220: Decolonizing Mental Health with Dr. Julie Smith-Yliniemi

In this conversation, Julie Smith-Yliniemi shares her journey as an Indigenous educator and health professional. She discusses her background from the White Earth Nation, the significance of her traditional name, and the impact of growing up on the reservation. Julie emphasizes the importance of cultural identity, community support, and language revitalization in her work. She reflects on her path to behavioral health and academia, highlighting the challenges and transformative experiences that shaped her commitment to her community and the Indigenous health field Watch the video of this conversation here! https://youtu.be/HqzGUwDLsto   Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB:1.5 Ethics IBAO:  1.5 Cultural QABA: 1.5 Ethics We also offer certificates of attendance! Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benreiman.bsky.social.bsky.social LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ Contact: Julie Smith-Yliniemi University of North Dakota https://campus.und.edu/directory/julie.smithyliniemi LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-smith-yliniemi-phd-59b409239 Links: White Earth Nation https://www.whiteeartcoh.m/ Johnson O’Malley Act https://www.bie.edu/landing-page/johnson-omalley Sam Rock, Ojibwe teacher https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/2155832/samuel-j-rock Healing Our Spirit Worldwide  https://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/healing-our-spirit-worldwide-concludes-international-event https://www.facebook.com/IICHOSW World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference https://www.facebook.com/WISPC2024/ National Board For Certified Counselors  https://nbcc.org/ Two Eyed Seeing https://www.2eyedseeing.ca/ University of North Dakota Indigenous Trauma and Resilience Research Center https://med.und.edu/research/itrrc/itrrc.html Dr.Nicole Redvers https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/epibio/people/faculty/core_appointees/dr_nicole_redvers.html Dr. Brynn Luger https://campus.und.edu/directory/brynn.luger Dr. Mel Nadeau https://campus.und.edu/directory/melanie.nadeau Dr. Shawnda Schroeder https://campus.und.edu/directory/shawnda.schroeder   Articles Referenced: Malott, K. M., Smith-Yliniemi, J., Ali, L., & Darazsdi, Z. (2025). Decolonizing Adolescent Interventions: From Marginalization to Liberation. Journal of Child and Adolescent Counselling, 1–24. https://doi.org/10.1080/23727810.2025.2517521 Smith-Yliniemi, J., Malott, K. M., Riegert, J., & Branco, S. F. (2024). Utilizing Collective Wisdom: Ceremony-Assisted Treatment for Native and Non-Native Clients. Professional Counselor, 13(4), 448-461. https://tpcjournal.nbcc.org/utilizing-collective-wisdom-ceremony-assisted-treatment-for-native-and-non-native-clients/     Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes: Episode 210 Indigenous Cultural Revitalizaton with Dr. Haley Shea https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-210-indigenous-cultural-revitalization-with-dr-haley-shea/ Episode 181 Indigenizing Higher Education with Dr Robin Zape Tah Hol Ah Minthorn https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-181-indigenizing-higher-education-with-dr-robin-zape-tah-hol-ah-minthorn/ Episode 152 Counselling In Native American Communities with Dr. Courtney Copeland and Dr. Katy Leigh-Osroosh https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/ep-152-counselling-in-native-american-communities-with-dr-courtney-copeland-and-dr-katy-leigh-osroosh/ Episode 147 Culturally Responsive Care in Indigenous Communities with Dr. Jaxcy Turietta https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-147-culturally-responsive-care-in-indigenous-communities-with-dr-jaxcy-turietta/ Episode 130 Exploring Indigenous Identity in Behavior Analysis with Jordyn Burleson https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-130-exploring-indigenous-identity-in-behavior-analysis-with-jordyn-burleson/ Episode 112 The National Native Children’s Trauma Center with Dr. Maegan Rides At The Door https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-112-the-national-native-children-s-trauma-center-with-dr-maegan-rides-at-the-door-phd-lcpc/ Episode 111 The Sweetgrass Method : A Culturally Responive Approach Among American Indian/Alaska Native Peoples with Dr. Mark Standing Eagle Baez https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-111-the-sweetgrass-method-a-culturally-responsive-approach-among-american-indianalaska-native-peoples-with-dr-mark-standing-eagle-baez/ Episode 107 Indigenous School Psychology with Dr. Lisa Aguilar, Bryanna Kinilicheene, and Wamuga-Win (Kiva Sam) https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-107-indigenous-school-psychology-with-lisa-aguilar-bryanna-kinilicheene-and-wamnuga-win-kiva-sam/