Culture is Treatment: Considering Pedagogy in the Care of Aboriginal People

Overview

Journal J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv

Specialties Health Services
Nursing
Psychology

Date 2010 May 29

PMID 20506971

Citations 12

Authors

Brenda L Green

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Abstract

This article presents an overview of culture as treatment, by recognizing the impact that culture has on treatment along with the specific rituals, customs, and meanings related to healing. Attention must be given to the Aboriginal heritage, including various concepts of metaphysics, spirituality, medicines, government, oral history, and language. A pedagogical underpinning of illness and healing is better cared for through cultural messaging and learning that is related to the complex historical legacy of Aboriginal societies, and therefore, culture provides important diverse contributions to current treatment and wellness programs.

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