Culturally Responsive Trauma-Informed Care for Indigenous Clients

Indigenous communities have suffered historical and intergenerational trauma as a result of colonization, boarding schools, and structural oppression. These experiences have resulted in significant mental health issues, requiring a culturally relevant, trauma-informed counseling approach.

This resource is designed to assist mental health practitioners in incorporating historical awareness, cultural sensitivity, and Indigenous healing techniques into their work. By combining Western and Indigenous ideas, counselors can promote deeper healing and more effective therapeutic interactions.

References

Gone, J. P. (2009). A community-based treatment for Native American historical trauma: Prospects for evidence-based practice. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 77(4), 751–762. 

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