American Indian Mental Health Jessica Gourneau, PhD & Angie Stratig, MSW LGSW American Indian Family Center.

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American Indian Mental Health Jessica Gourneau, PhD & Angie Stratig, MSW LGSW American Indian Family Center

Medicine Wheel: Model of Wellness SpiritualPhysical IntellectualEmotional Relationships, intimacy, communication, resolving conflict, emotional regulation, stress, chemical aware- ness, sexuality Education, employment, parenting, development, budgeting, historical awareness, problem solving Spirituality, culture & traditions, identity, ability to relax, living in harmony with other living beings, ceremonies Health, safety, stability, housing, food, clothing, hygiene, nutrition, chemical awareness, sexuality

Extermination and Colonization

Areas of Focus 1.Prayer 2.Roles of Men 3.Roles of Women 4.Remove the children 5.Prohibit native language 6.Roles of Elders 7.Impose religion, roles and language 8.Introduce alcohol

Desired Results of Colonization Interrupt Balance and Harmony established by the traditions of the people you are colonizing Confuse the Roles between the sexes Interrupt connection between ancestors and future generations is lost Break up Family structure Change Community-based way of living to individualistic way of living Create dependency on colonists for all physical needs

Damage to Wheel Physical Alcohol addiction Poor diet: refined sugar, starches, “commodities” Poor health Inactive lifestyle Spiritual Alcohol addiction Internalized helplessness Connection to the Great Spirit is lost: lost ceremonies, identity, spirituality, traditions, etc. Harmony with the Earth lost

Damage to Wheel Emotional Alcohol addiction Emotional detachment Behavior problems Self-hatred, invalidation Ability to cope with stress Attachment issues Intellectual Individualism vs. communal ways of life Learning disrupted: conflicting learning styles, values being taught, etc. Traditional parenting disrupted Lost language

Identities Low acculturation, “traditional” Rebellious against norms of mainstream Live as close to the way ancestors did as possible “Walking in both worlds” Dual status Schizophrenic in nature Highly acculturated May have little connection to the community Very connected to mainstream values and culture

Considerations when working with American Indian children Eye contact- not always considered appropriate Traditional learning styles include an observation period, followed by a “learn by doing it” period Community-based vs. individual-based Saying “bye” Traditional American Indian culture is much different than mainstream culture, so DO NOT MAKE ANY ASSUMPTIONS…. ASK!

Contact Info Jessica Gourneau, PhD Therapist Angie Stratig, MSW LGSW Program Manager- Family Support American Indian Family Center 579 Wells St. St. Paul, MN (651) Website:

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