1986
DOI: 10.1080/00377318609516613
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Effective features of therapy from the healer's perspective: A study of curanderismo∗

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“…"Curanderos/as" (traditional healers) are often identified as part of the family/community-based support system but working on spiritual, physical health, and mental health needs (Krassner, 1985). Thus, "curanderos/as" will not be considered part of the extended family natural helping network.…”
Section: The Mexican American Experiencementioning
confidence: 99%
“…"Curanderos/as" (traditional healers) are often identified as part of the family/community-based support system but working on spiritual, physical health, and mental health needs (Krassner, 1985). Thus, "curanderos/as" will not be considered part of the extended family natural helping network.…”
Section: The Mexican American Experiencementioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is even argued that Mexico's Virgin of Guadalupe symbolically bears elements of the conqueror and the conquered, and integrates the tensions between indígena and Spaniard, along with the blending of the cultures (Carmack, Gasco, & Gossen, 1996). Krassner (1986) noted that in Mexican traditional healing, Curandera/os are given the title of Don to indicate that they were given higher power abilities (God) to heal individuals. Thus, many Curandera/os see their work as a life calling.…”
Section: Curanderismomentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The old tradition of curanderismo is both holistic and eclectic, blending New World indigenous beliefs (15th and 16th century) and Old World European medicine and theories (Avila, 1999;Davidow, 1999;Gutiérrez, 1970;Krassner, 1986;Torres, 1984;Trotter & Chavira, 1997). The roots of curanderismo reach as far back as the Kabbalah, the ancient wisdom of Jewish mysticism, according to various texts published in Spain (R. Spector, personal communication, April 14, 2003).…”
Section: Historical Influencesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The Aztec Empire and earlier civilizations of the Olmec, Toltec, Zapotec, and Maya contributed significantly to the practice of curanderismo as Spanish medicine came into contact with Aztec medicine (Krassner, 1986). According to Gutiérrez (1970), the Aztecs had a far greater knowledge of botany and its application to healing than did the Europeans.…”
Section: Historical Influencesmentioning
confidence: 99%
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