An evidence-based formative evaluation of a cross cultural Aboriginal mental health program in Canada

Thomas, William R.; Bellefeuille, Gerard

doi:10.5172/jamh.5.3.202

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“…Interventions targeting trauma from adult interpersonal violence ( n = 3) overlapped with interventions targeting elements of historical trauma ( n = 2). One of these interventions, Indigenous Healing and Seeking Safety, targeted historical trauma, interpersonal trauma, and substance abuse (Marsh, ; Marsh et al., ); the Cross Culture Mental Health Program focused on boarding school attendants affected by interpersonal violence (Thomas & Bellefeuille, ); and the Traditional Healing intervention focused on Indigenous women with histories of domestic or sexual violence (Heilbron & Guttman, ). The Indigenous Healing and Seeking Safety intervention was adapted to include sessions targeted at historical trauma and historical loss symptoms.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The adapted intervention emphasized elements of the medici ne wheel and taught traditional activities to foster sobriety and heal trauma. The Cross‐Cultural Mental Health Program (Thomas & Bellefeuille, ) and Traditional Healing (Heilbron & Guttman, ) interventions used traditional healing circles integrated with elements of Western psychotherapy. The healing circles were used to create a safe place in which to hold discussions about trauma, and they incorporated traditional spiritual and healing practices with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) (Heilbron & Guttman, ) and focusing (Thomas & Bellefeuille, ).…”

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confidence: 99%

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A Systematic Review of Trauma Interventions in Native Communities

Gameon

Skewes

2019

American J of Comm Psychol

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American Indian/Alaska Native and First Nations communities suffer from health disparities associated with multiple forms of trauma exposure. Culturally appropriate interventions are needed to heal current and historical trauma wounds. Although there are evidence‐based trauma interventions for other populations, few have been implemented or evaluated with Native communities. Understanding the extant research on trauma interventions in Native communities is crucial for advancing science and filling gaps in the evidence base, and for meeting the needs of underserved people. In this systematic review of the literature on trauma interventions in Native communities in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, we identified 15 studies representing 10 interventions for historical and/or current trauma. These studies involved the community to some extent in developing or culturally adapting the interventions and suggested positive outcomes with regard to historical and interpersonal trauma symptoms. However, notable limitations in study design and research methods limit both internal validity and external validity of these conclusions. Only one study attempted (but did not achieve) a quasi‐experimental design, and small sample sizes were persistent limitations across studies. Recommendations for researchers include working in partnership with Native communities to overcome barriers to trauma intervention research and to increase the rigor of the studies so that ongoing efforts to treat trauma can yield publishable data and communities can secure funding for intervention research.

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A Systematic Review of Trauma Interventions in Native Communities

Gameon

Skewes

2019

American J of Comm Psychol

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“…Focusing was another method found to be effective with Aboriginal peoples because it is a "humanistic, person-centered approach to healing, which reflects the core values of respect and non-interference" (Thomas & Bellefeuille, 2006). Essentially, it is a selfawareness technique that assists individuals to overcome self-criticism, overcome feelings of dissatisfaction with life and change what can be changed, understand themselves better as an individual including their own feelings, and overcome trauma (Thomas & Bellefeuille, 2006).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Essentially, it is a selfawareness technique that assists individuals to overcome self-criticism, overcome feelings of dissatisfaction with life and change what can be changed, understand themselves better as an individual including their own feelings, and overcome trauma (Thomas & Bellefeuille, 2006).…”

Section: Cross-cultural Counsellingmentioning

confidence: 99%