Dialogue understanding of healing, an indigenous healer and western psychology : a case study

Dialogue understanding of healing, an indigenous healer and western psychology : a case study /

Western Psychology has rarely listened to--and much less integrated--Indigenous healers' perspectives about psychological illness and health. In his address, Dr. Robbins calls upon a case study with Indigenous healer White Bear to give voice to his alternative views about diagnosis and treatmen...

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Corporate Authors: Microtraining Associates, Teachers College (New York, N.Y.). Winter Roundtable on Cultural Psychology and Education
Other Authors: Robbins, Rockey
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: Hanover, MA : Microtraining Associates, 2010
Series:Counseling and therapy in video.
Subjects:
Indians of North America > Mental health.
Mental illness > Treatment.
Transcultural medical care.
Cross-cultural counseling.
Cross-cultural counseling > United States.
Multiculturalism > United States.
Counselors > Training of > United States.
Indigenous peoples.
Psychology, Religious.
Mental Disorders > therapy
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Summary:Western Psychology has rarely listened to--and much less integrated--Indigenous healers' perspectives about psychological illness and health. In his address, Dr. Robbins calls upon a case study with Indigenous healer White Bear to give voice to his alternative views about diagnosis and treatment. White Bear argues for a "mobile" in-the-moment form of diagnosis and a "pause" where the mind ceases to tyrannize and we are no longer absorbed in our emotions. He contends that a healer can benefit from aligning him or herself with spirits who can help us to achieve the necessary states of anonymity and non-judgment required for healing work. Throughout the study, theoretical and empirical findings in the field of psychology are cited in an effort to support or question rather than validate or invalidate White Bear's mystical wisdom.
Item Description:Previously released on DVD.
Physical Description:1 online resource (53 min.)
Production Credits:Videographer/editor, Peter Stassa.
Participant or Performer:Presenter, Rockey R. Robbins.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:Recorded as part of the Columbia University Teachers College 27th annual Winter Roundtable on Cultural Psychology and Education, Act Together: the hope of community, in February 19-20, 2010.

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