American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 13, no. 3, January 2006, pp. 48-69
Description
Results from a study measuring the impact of the sweat lodge ceremony on the spiritual and emotional well-being of individuals who participated, showed a marked positive increase.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, Incorporating Traditional Values in Social Work, April 1999, pp. 113-137
Description
Looks at how the Aboriginal research process and the Learning Circle, with the use of the trickster and windigo, affects the community experiences and perceptions of emotional issues. The article also examines the questions emanating from the medicine wheel.
Information for Aboriginal people with AIDS who are in need of palliative care and their caregivers. Covers physical, spiritual/traditional, emotional, and mental aspects.
Early Childhood Research Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 4, 2006, pp. 491-506
Description
Examines demographic protection, psychological distress, psychosocial maturity, moral and cognitive reflectivity, and parenting attitudes and beliefs in mothers of four year old children.
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, Incorporating Traditional Values in Social Work, April 1999, pp. 91-112
Description
Discusses the need for a greater understanding and respect of Aboriginal practices that can inform, enrich, and enhance social work practice with concepts including wholeness, balance, relationships, harmony, growth and healing.
Breaking Barriers and Creating Common Ground Through a Holistic Approach: The Medicine Wheel
North American Conference on Spirituality and Social Work ; 1st, 2006
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Margot Loiselle
Lauretta McKenzie
Description
Uses model based on the medicine wheel to promote health and healing in a manner consistent with Indigenous worldview. Includes set of exercises for developing a self-care plan called "My Wellness Wheel".