Counselling in Shelters for Aboriginal Women
Theses
Author/Creator
Karen Helen Urbanoski
Description
Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Calgary, 2001.
Looks at the development of a cultural humility with Indigenous peoples, requiring self-reflection and a changing of attitudes and behaviours.
Researchers use a decolonizing approach in this study; interviewed 22 people from a First Nations community in Northern Ontario to explore the lived experience and perceptions about developing the disease. Findings indicate a need for culturally appropriate care.
Study explores the underlying stress experiences of youth and looks at recommendations for program interventions.
Review of 48 documents relating to challenges, priorities and promising practices.