Alvina Marris is the Clinical Psychologist for the Colville Confederated Tribes. While she was trained from the scientist-practitioner model, she has primarily worked as a practitioner since her graduate training. As a Colville Tribal member who actively participates in her cultural traditions, Dr. Marris has recognized the importance of revitalizing and incorporating culture to ameliorate the negative impacts of intergenerational trauma on the health and well-being of AIAN communities. Her research interests are in developing evidence based treatments that incorporate cultural knowledge, practices, and values.
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