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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes.
2. Observe local cultural traditions and practice
   • Acknowledge traditional ownership of the land and seek permission to allow the healing process to take place on the land
   • Recognise the presence of traditional land owners in the healing process, including their role in the spiritual aspects of the healing process
   • Clarify local kinship structures, roles and obligations through discussion with Elders
   • Acknowledge the importance of the support processes of extended families in preparation for healing and in undergoing a healing process
3. Conduct and support a facilitated group healing process
   • Discuss cultural grieving processes
   • Develop and agree to rules for participation in a healing group as part of a group, ensuring safety, confidentiality and cultural security during and after the process
   • Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills to support the healing process
   • Support self-expression and healing through art, dancing, storytelling, singing and/or painting
   • Disclose self-selected past emotional influences with the group involved in the healing process and relate to the present situation and potential future
   • Use appropriate techniques to examine transgenerational trauma with the group
4. Reflect on healing process
   • Document outcomes according to organisation procedures
   • Discuss with appropriate staff, colleagues, peers or mentors own reaction to the process
   • Engage in ongoing reflective practice