URez knows the importance of professional development and self-care lies in their ability to empower individuals to thrive both personally and professionally. A harmonious balance between the two ensures sustained success while safeguarding against burnout or stagnation. By investing in continuous learning and prioritizing well-being, individuals and tribal entities can unlock their full potential and lead fulfilling lives.

Professional development and self-care are not mere luxuries—they are necessities for navigating the complexities of modern life. Together, they equip us to meet challenges, seize opportunities, and sustain growth, making them indispensable for long-term achievement and personal satisfaction. URez offers the following options for your personal and professional development.

Course Design and Methodology

URez GRANT DEVELOPMENT COURSE OBJECTIVES

URez Training Courses

  • To orient and train tribal directors and staff on seeking and researching program grants fundamentals, writing successful grant proposals, and ensuring successful programmatic and financial compliance and reporting.
  • To facilitate ‘hands-on’ grant writing exercises designed to develop an effective grant proposal and successful submission.
  • To provide an ‘open-ended’ consultation with URez facilitators on all matters covered during the course.

  • The URez Grant Development Course is designed and conducted by the URez team as a 2-day training program which includes knowledge and content relevant to the topic of grant writing. The training program consists of both lectures/coursework and a hands-on, group-based grant writing exercise. 
  • Session times are designed to run from 9:00 AM to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 PM each day.

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  • Current neuroscience research confirms what Native peoples have known for centuries – when difficulty arises; we must go within to tap the well of resilience, insight, and courage to emerge strong. We refer to this process as accessing the Wise One Within! (WOW!).
  • The WOW! program shares simple mindfulness practices to support grounding, reflection, and calm forward motion.
  • Sample Practices Include:
  • "Remembering your unique sovereignty" means actively bringing into awareness the one and only you ever created. Aligning your life, decisions, choices, and actions with qualities of peace, harmony, beauty, joy, assurance, gratitude, and love, rather than being swayed by external influences or expectations. 
  • Personal and professional development offerings custom designed around the key aspects of remembering your unique sovereignty:

  • Self-awareness
  • Decision-making power
  • Emotional independence
  • Authentic living
  • Setting boundaries
  • How to remember your unique sovereignty
  • Self-reflection
  • Challenge limiting beliefs
  • Prioritize self-care
  • Communicate assertively
  • Seek support

Remembering Your Unique Sovereignty

The Wise One Within (WOW!) Program

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  • Safe Sharing Circles
  • Naming and Employing Resilient Traits
  • Guided Visualizations
  • Conscious Breathing
  • Journaling for Narrative Integration

WOW! and Unique Sovereignty programming are available:

In-Person
  • Two-day retreats focusing on personal growth and development 
  • One-day PLAYshops designed to foster creativity and connection.

Virtual 
  • Two-hour mini sessions promoting meaningful discussions, interaction, and collaboration for learning and personal or team growth.

Hybrid
  • Twelve-month extensive experience or individual coaching to discover resilience and strength in leading with your heart.

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