Journal article
A Mi'kmaq First Nation cosmology: investigating the practice of contemporary Aboriginal Traditional Medicine in dialogue with counselling - toward an Indigenous therapeutics
Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, Vol.1(2), pp.111-124
2010
Abstract
This paper explores from a Mi'kmaq and Aboriginal standpoint foundational knowledge in Indigenous therapeutics. Based on an eco-social-psycho-spiritual way of working, the article proposes Indigenous cultural models that open a window to a rich cultural repository of meanings associated with Indigenous cosmology, ontology and epistemology. The three layers of meaning, theory and practice within the symbolic 'Medicine Lodge' or 'Place of The Dreaming' give rise to ways of working that are deeply integrative and wholistic. These forms of Indigenous theory and practice have much to offer the counselling and complimentary health professions.
Details
- Title
- A Mi'kmaq First Nation cosmology: investigating the practice of contemporary Aboriginal Traditional Medicine in dialogue with counselling - toward an Indigenous therapeutics
- Authors
- Randolf J Bowers (Author) - University of New England
- Publication details
- Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, Vol.1(2), pp.111-124
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2010
- DOI
- 10.1080/21507686.2010.493205
- ISSN
- 2150-7686
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449887802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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