Laurelle Myhra
Email: llm95669@bethel.edu
Job title
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Adjunct Instructor of Counseling
Counseling (M.A.), Graduate School
Highlight
I'm an enrolled member of the Red Lake Nation and I'm of Scandinavian descent on my father's side. I have the honor of serving as the Commissioner of Health and Human Services for my tribe, and previously served as the Director of the tribes' Mino Bimaadiziwin Wellness Clinic in Minneapolis. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist who has specialized in the treatment of trauma and substance use disorders. I have focused my career on addressing health disparities as a clinician, supervisor, researcher, teacher, and advocate as a community leader.
Started at Bethel
2021
Education
- North Central University - B.S. in Psychology, 2003
- East Carolina University - M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy, 2005
- University of Minnesota - Ph.D. in Family Social Science, 2012
Biography
I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and started my career at the Native American Community Clinic (NACC), where I later directed the Behavioral Health Department and launched a chemical health program in partnership with Red Lake Nation, including an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) dosing program. I continued to support this work as the Director of Red Lake's (my tribe) urban health programming at the Mino Bimaadiziwin Wellness Clinic. I currently serve as the Commissioner of Health and Human Services with Red Lake Nation.
Courses taught
Multicultural Counseling
Racial Trauma
Awards
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) and American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist - Minority Fellowship and Doctoral Candidate Fellow (2007-2012).
University of Minnesota. Diversity of Views and Experiences (DOVE). Doctoral Fellow (2005-2006).
Publications
National Library of Medicine - My Bibliography
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/laurelle.myhra.1/bibliography/public/
Certificates and licenses
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Board Approved Supervisor
Professional organizations, committees, and boards
Current Board Participation
Children’s Hospital of Minnesota - Community Advisory Board
Metropolitan Council - Community Advisory Council
Previous Board Participation
University of Minnesota, UROC Advisory Board
Health Equity Advisory & Leadership (HEAL) Council for the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) - Council Member
Hennepin Healthcare - Community Advisory Board Member
American Indian Parent Advisory Council - Minneapolis Public Schools - Vice Chair
Health Care for the Homeless, Community Board
Women of Nations, Board of Directors
Hobbies and interests
My favorite pastimes are spending time with family and friends, traveling, spending time outdoors, and reading.
Research interests
Culturally responsive care and integrated care for Native American families and communities. Past research focused on intergenerational substance use disorder and psychological and historical trauma.