Traditional Medicine

Looks at using the lessons of the Medicine Wheel and the Seven Grandfather Teachings as examples of traditional teachings which could be combined with contemporary methods.

Discusses how transpersonal psychotherapy is a natural fit with traditional healing practices. Includes clinical examples applying to addictions.

Discusses social life and customs surrounding food gathered for protein and carbohydrates, fruits and nuts, and plants used for contraception.

Book review of: Wondrous Healing by James McClenon.

Explores cultural and gender issues pertaining to Aboriginal women and factors for integrating counsellor education to enhance healing.

Provides some background information for serving First Nations clients. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 24.

Discussion of the opening ceremonies of a healing building for the terminally ill at the Whitehorse General Hospital.