Considering a Theory of Cultural Trauma and Loss
The authors propose a model of cultural trauma and revitalization.The theory suggests a framework for understanding disruptions that an ‘‘original’’culture might suffer at the imposition of an ‘‘arriving’’culture resulting in…
Read moreCultural Trauma and Collective Identity
Cultural trauma occurs when members of a collectivity feel they have been subjected to a horrendous event that leaves indelible marks upon their group consciousness, marking their memories forever and…
Read moreCultural and Biological diversity in medical practice
Modern medicine often fails to take into account the sociocultural and biological differences between communities. The need for a more inclusive approach to health care is increasingly apparent. The author…
Read moreCo-Occurring Disorders – Part 2 Native Americans
This issue introduces recommended treatment approaches, cultural competency and awareness issues, and effective treatment strategies for counselors serving Native American and Alaskan Native clients having both substance use and mental…
Read morePractice Makes Perfect? Identifying Effective Psychological Treatments for Mental Health Problems in Indian Country
As many U.S. citizens well know, this nation’s tiny but diverse population of American Indians and Alaska Natives has endured centuries of colonial peril. Indeed, historical encounters of Native peoples…
Read more‘Ike Hawai‘i – A Training Program for Working with Native Hawaiians
Native Hawaiians in Hawai‘i experience multiple health and social problems and are highly represented in the child welfare system, in particular. There is increasing attention to the argument that some…
Read moreHealth and Healths Care of Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Older Adults
This module presents available information about older adults who identify themselves as Native Hawaiian and/or Pacific Islander, including Samoans, Tongans, Micronesians, and Marshallese among others. The module discusses demographics, patterns…
Read moreHawai’i Medical Journal – July 2006
Includes the Following: A Literature Review on Complementary and Alternative Medicine for the Treatment of Breast Cancer: Hawai‘i – Malia A. Ribeiro BA and Rosanne C. Harrigan APRN-Rx, EdD, MS…
Read moreTraditional Healing and Indigenous Sovereignty: Assessment and evaluation of current potential, development and deficits of Indigenous mental health care provision in Washington State, USA
This dissertation from a geographical perspective analyzes the need and potential of self-‐ determined Indigenous health care structures amongst Indigenous nations of Washington State, USA for the improvement of Indigenous…
Read moreTraditional Hawaiian Healing and Western Influence
A significant number of native Hawai’ians have serious health problems related to westernization. On the islands, traditional medical practices and health promotion activities incorporate Hawai’ian healing practices so that strategies…
Read moreChief George Manuel Memorial Indigenous Library
The library is dedicated to the memory of Secwepemc Chief George Manuel (1921-1989), to the nations of the Fourth World and to the elders and generations to come.
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