LLU SBH Samoa: Global Practice

July 2019

The SBH 2019 Samoa Global Practice Trip is scheduled to occur from July 19-29. This trip is an extension of the work done by the LLU International Behavioral Health Trauma Team under the direction of Dean, Dr. Buckles. The focus of this trip is to provide behavioral health training and services for agencies and organizations in Samoa. 

Students who register for this trip are required to attend preparatory training in the Community Resiliency Model (CRM). The CRM preparatory training will occur in late June. There is no cost to students completing the CRM preparatory training.

Description of trip goals and activities:

• The promotion research informed community resiliency skills grounded in the Aiga (the values and heritage of the Samoan family);

• The promotion and further inclusion of behavioral health in integrated and coordinated health care systems; and

• The promotion of behavioral health training and services within Samoan agencies and organizations.