Title

La santé mentale - se l'approprier: un défi a relever chez les premières Nations

Creator

W.J. Mussel, W.M. Nicholls, M.T. Adler

Language

fra

Description

This manual offers a holistic approach to mental health for First Nations peoples, based on a balance between physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions. It analyzes the effects of cultural collapse caused by colonization and proposes strategies for healing, community development, and training health workers as educators and agents of change.

Main themes by section

Introduction and historical context (pp. 13-18): Impact of colonization, residential schools, and the loss of cultural structures on mental health; need for renewal based on the “practice of freedom” (Freire).
Mental health and a holistic approach (pp. 19-24): Indigenous definition of mental health as overall balance; consequences of cultural collapse (violence, addictions, loss of identity).
Working tools (pp. 25-46): Circle of influence, basic needs, effective communication, dialogue, education, and community development.
Healthy and pathological development (pp. 49-61): Central role of the family, stages of development (Erikson), effects of unmet needs and abuse.
Healing and recovery (pp. 63-68): Reparenting process, recognition of trauma, defense mechanisms, and intervention methods.
Worker qualities and skills (pp. 71–86): Acceptance, empathy, respect, constructive confrontation, introspection, mediation, and conflict resolution.
Roles and challenges (pp. 87–121): Healthcare workers as educators and agents of change; importance of dialogue, teamwork, and respect for ancestral values.

Format

Text

Étendue

122 p.

Date Created

1991

Éditeur

Ejinagosi Kistabish

Date Modified

02-12-2025

Access Rights

Open access

License

Protected by copyrights

Identifier

ejinagosi-kistabish-texte-0062