Considerations for psychedelic therapists when working with Native American people and communities
Belinda Eriacho
Journal of Psychedelic Studies December 5, 2019 DOI: 10.1556/2054.2019.030 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Practical guide or manual Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that practitioners in healing relationships with Native Peoples should recognize shared fundamental belief systems across Native American cultures and attend to trust and respect, confidentiality outside the therapeutic context, culturally inclusive therapy incorporating Native traditions, and learning about the culture they engage. |
Abstract
Although Native American communities are unique in their beliefs, traditions, and languages, there are some fundamental common belief systems shared by most Native American cultures. Therapists and other practitioners engaging in a healing relationship with Native Peoples should be aware of these fundamental aspects of the Native American culture. This includes trust/respect, confidentiality outside of the context therapeutic setting, culturally based therapy that is inclusive of Native American traditions, and culture, and making efforts to gain an understanding of the culture with which one will be interacting.