The Role of the Elder within a Mainstream Addiction and Mental Health Hospital: Developing an Integrated Paradigm
This paper outlines the role of an Elder working as a full partner in a therapeutic environment with a Western trained mental health team. Research for the article is based on observation and interviews with the Elder and the team mental health staff. This article provides insight into one of the ma...
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| Language: | en |
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2011
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| Online Access: | http://142.51.24.159/dspace/handle/10219/385 |
| Summary: | This paper outlines the role of an Elder working as a full
partner in a therapeutic environment with a Western trained mental
health team. Research for the article is based on observation and
interviews with the Elder and the team mental health staff. This
article provides insight into one of the many roles that Elder Vern
Harper has within a mainstream hospital setting. Elder Vern Harper
participates in counseling sessions with Aboriginal clinicians trained
in Western healing intervention. Within these sessions Elder Vern
Harper provides traditional teachings and healing. Many clients have
indicated that this two-pronged approach gives them the best of both
worlds as they are provided insight into their problems both from an
Aboriginal perspective as well as from a western clinical perspective. |
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