Counselling with First Nations Women: Considerations of Oppression and Renewal

Shepard, Blythe; O’Neill, Linda; Guenette, Francis

doi:10.1007/s10447-005-9008-8

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“…In reflecting on his work with First Nations clients, one counselor noted, “I think my most challenging work here is not intervention, more [it is] engagement” (Smith & Morrissette, , p. 79). These findings are consistent with other qualitative and theoretical literature supporting the central role of the therapeutic alliance in working with Canadian Indigenous peoples (Nuttgens & Campbell, ; Shepard et al, ). The importance of a strong therapeutic alliance has also been emphasized in counseling Indigenous peoples of nations other than Canada (Duran, ; Hirini, ; Walker & Sonn, ; Weinstein, ).…”

Section: Counseling With Canadian Indigenous Peoplessupporting

confidence: 91%

Counseling Canadian Indigenous Peoples: The Therapeutic Alliance and Outcome

Shaw¹,

Lombardero

Babins‐Wagner³

et al. 2019

J Multicult Couns & Deve

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The aim of this study was to determine whether client therapeutic alliance ratings and client symptom severity were predictors of counseling outcomes among Canadian Indigenous clients. Participants included 179 Canadian Indigenous clients who completed an outcome measure at the 1st and last sessions and an alliance measure at both the 2nd and 3rd sessions. Results indicated that higher client alliance ratings at Sessions 2 and 3 and baseline client symptom severity were significant predictors of outcome. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar si las valoraciones del cliente de la alianza terapéutica y la severidad de los síntomas del cliente fueron indicadores de los resultados de la consejería entre clientes indígenas canadienses. Los participantes incluyeron 179 clientes indígenas canadienses que completaron una medida de resultados en la primera y última sesión, además de una medida de la alianza en la segunda y tercera sesión. Los resultados indicaron que unas valoraciones del cliente más altas de la alianza en las sesiones 2 y 3 y la severidad preliminar de los síntomas del cliente fueron indicadores significativos del resultado.

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Section: Counseling With Canadian Indigenous Peoplessupporting

confidence: 91%

Counseling Canadian Indigenous Peoples: The Therapeutic Alliance and Outcome

Shaw¹,

Lombardero

Babins‐Wagner³

et al. 2019

J Multicult Couns & Deve

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“…In discussions of race and ethnicity as sources of psychological trauma, scholars have emphasized the need to understand that trauma associated with racial and/or ethnic discrimination can be viewed as cumulative in nature. To illustrate, Walters and Simonie (2002) and Shepard, O'Neill, and Guenette (2006) have argued that one cannot fully appreciate or effectively respond to the psychosocial needs of Native American women without recognizing the ongoing intergenerational trauma associated with loss of land, identity, and rights. In reference to people of African descent, scholars have also highlighted the need to take into account both current experiences of discrimination and historical legacies (e.g., slavery, colonization) on which those experiences are built, to gain an accurate understanding of the psychological responses to racial and ethnic discrimination (Bryant-Davis, 2007;Bulhan, 1985).…”

Section: Racial And/or Ethnic Discrimination and Psychological Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 99%

An exploratory examination of the associations among racial and ethnic discrimination, racial climate, and trauma-related symptoms in a college student population.

Pieterse¹,

Carter²,

Evans³

et al. 2010

Journal of Counseling Psychology

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In this study, we examined the association among perceptions of racial and/or ethnic discrimination, racial climate, and trauma-related symptoms among 289 racially diverse college undergraduates. Study measures included the Perceived Stress Scale, the Perceived Ethnic Discrimination Questionnaire, the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist-Civilian Version, and the Racial Climate Scale. Results of a multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) indicated that Asian and Black students reported more frequent experiences of discrimination than did White students. Additionally, the MANOVA indicated that Black students perceived the campus racial climate as being more negative than did White and Asian students. A hierarchical regression analysis showed that when controlling for generic life stress, perceptions of discrimination contributed an additional 10% of variance in trauma-related symptoms for Black students, and racial climate contributed an additional 7% of variance in trauma symptoms for Asian students.

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“…As Shepard et al (2006) point out, "Many First Nations people who lost parental and cultural role models through forcible attendance at residential school have had to invent their own methods and strategies to negotiate two cultures, with the majority of that work falling to First Nations women" (p 231).…”

Section: Intergenerational Traumamentioning

confidence: 97%

Mamow Ki-ken-da-ma-win: A Partnership Approach to Child, Youth, Family and Community Wellbeing

Finlay

Hardy²,

Morris³

et al. 2009

Int J Ment Health Addiction

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Mamow-Sha-way-gi-kay-win: North-South Partnership for Children represents a coalition of individuals and organizations from southern Ontario who have partnered with First Nations Chiefs, community leaders, Elders, youth and community members from 30 remote northern communities. The collective goal of the Partnership is to learn from one another while addressing the needs of First Nations communities. Southern partners are dedicated to following the direction of northern First Nations in identifying issues, priorities and potential solutions. These issues stem from an imposed colonial history and loss of land, culture, and identity; and, from the abuse and trauma suffered by many survivors of the residential school system. First Nations have clear aspirations and plans for the rebuilding of their communities. This deep sense of hope, despite the adversities, motivates the work of Mamow Sha-way-gi-kay-win. The Partnership exemplifies the relationships needed to improve the conditions of First Nations communities. Change will only be effected through relationships that are enduring, trusting and respectful. Mamow Sha-waygi-kay-win models a healing and enduring connection between First Nations and nonaboriginal peoples -one that facilitates resource exchange and development. This paper draws on the experiences of Mamow Sha-way-gi-kay-win in the development of a unique approach to improving the life conditions of Northern First Nations people in Ontario. This community assessment and mobilization process uses the social determinants of health in the context of northern First Nations realities as a framework for understanding community wellness. Children's mental health, and specifically youth suicide, is viewed as a product of

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Counselling with First Nations Women: Considerations of Oppression and Renewal

Cited by 20 publications

References 19 publications

Counseling Canadian Indigenous Peoples: The Therapeutic Alliance and Outcome

Counseling Canadian Indigenous Peoples: The Therapeutic Alliance and Outcome

An exploratory examination of the associations among racial and ethnic discrimination, racial climate, and trauma-related symptoms in a college student population.

Mamow Ki-ken-da-ma-win: A Partnership Approach to Child, Youth, Family and Community Wellbeing

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