Ch 10 Flashcards
indigenous and cultural methods of healing among people of color
mental health professionals who work with people of color and immigration populations must take into account…
the predominant means of manifesting disorders
the perceived causes or explanatory models
the preferences for professional and indigenous sources of care
shaman
a healer in indigenous cultures
possess the ultimate magic-religious powers
three sources of medicine in Southeast Asia (Vietnamese)
western medicine
Chinese or northern medicine
southern medicine
three common forms of massage treatment
catching the wind
scratching the wind or coin treatment
messaging toward the bridge of the nose at lease 20 times
indigenous healing
can be defined as helping beliefs and practices that originate within a culture or society
not transported from other regions and used to treat its people
rely on spiritual plane
western forms of counseling
rely on sensory information defined by the physical plane of reality
universal shamanic tradition
encompasses the centuries old recognition of healers (shamans) within a community, refers to people often called witches, witch doctors, wizards, medicine men or women, sorcerers, and magic men or women
three approaches of indigenous healing
- heavy reliance on the use of communal, group, and family networks to shelter the individual in distress, to problem-solve in a group context, and to reconnect the individual with family or significant others
- the use of spiritual and religious verses from the Quran and using religious houses or churches
- there is the use of shamans who are perceived to be keepers of timeless wisdom
core assumptions related to the principles of indigenous healing
holistic outlook, interconnectedness, and harmony
belief in metaphysical levels of existence
the acceptance of spirituality in life and the cosmos
holistic outlook
indigenous forms of healing take
they make minimal distinctions between physical and mental functioning and believe strongly in the unity of spirit, mind, and matter
global majority
people of color in the US and people from the global south
illness, distress, and problematic behaviors are seen as an…
imbalance in people relationships, a disharmony between the individual and their group, or a lack of synchrony with internal or external forces
naikan therapy requires clients to reflect on three aspects of human relationships
- what other people have done for them
- what they have done for others
- how they cause difficulties to others
goals is to expand awareness of how much we receive from others, how much gratitude is due to them, and how little we demonstrate gratitude
enlightenment
state of consciousness
asian perspective/psychology
has the effect of enhancing perceptual sensitivity and clarity, concentration, and the sense of identity, we well as emotional, cognitive, and perceptual processes
can be achieved with meditation and yoga
meditation and yoga
shown to reduce anxiety and depression and increase overall well-being, to benefit those with medical problems by reducing blood pressure and aiding in the management of chronic pain, to relationship satisfaction, and to extend longevity
accepted in many practices
espiritistas
spirit healers
culturally sanctioned indigenous healers who possess special faculties allowing them to intervene positively or negatively on behalf of their clients
vision quest
used by some American Indians as a form of religious renewal or tire of passage
includes rituals and sacred symbols, prayers to the great spirit, isolation, fasting, and personal reflection
spirituality
transcends time and space, mind and body, and our behaviors, thoughts and feelings
focuses on the harmony that comes from our connection with all parts of the universe–in which everything has a purpose and value exemplary of personhood
an animating life force that is inclusive of religion and speaks to the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to a transcendent state
not stuck to one religion
religion
narrower
involving a specific doctrine and particular system of beliefs; includes prescribes rituals and organizational practices that guide behavior
spiritual hunger
a strong need to reintegrate spiritual or religious themes into their lives
spiritual and religious competency guidelines
being able to distinguish between spirituality from religion, awareness of ones own and respect for other spiritual and religious backgrounds, and understanding that beliefs and practices may change over the lifetime
radical healing
involves acknowledging the suffering caused by interlocking systems of oppression and the multiple ways in which POC envision and fight for justice and liberation
POC are more than the oppression they face
five domains of radical healing
critical consciousness
cultural authenticity and self-knowledge
strengths and resistance
collectivism and support
hope and envisioning possibilities
critical consciosuness
achieved when one gains awareness of the social forces shaping their lived experiences, believes the actions they take can make a difference, and participates in collective action to address the root causes of the pain and suffering
cultural authenticity and self-knowledge
provides people with ammunition to embrace the strengths and resistance of their ethnoculture
embrace their ethnocultural identities, histories, and knowledge
collectivism
provides a framework for people to adhere to the ethic that we are in this together
radical hope
the belief that working together we can thrive despite current hardships
mediums and functions of practice seen throughout cultures
storytelling
music and dancing
nature-based activities
