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Moving from Colonization toward Balance and Harmony: A Native American Perspective on Wellness

Hodge, D. R., Limb, G. E., Cross, T. L.·2009·Social Work

Abstract

At best, mainstream mental health services are often ineffective with Native American clients, and, at worst, they are a vehicle for Western colonization. As such, the authors explore the notion of abandoning the Western therapeutic project and rebuilding the helping process on the basis of indigenous knowledge foundations. To this end, they discuss a Native perspective on wellness that emphasizes balance among the interconnected areas of spirit, body, mind, and context or environment. From this perspective, mental health is a product of balance and harmony among these four areas. The authors conclude with a discussion of the practice implications of this relationally based perspective in which practitioners target interventions toward improving balance and harmony.

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  • Reconnecting with the Native culture, building internal strengths, coping resources, and relying on extended social networks and multi-generational relationships assist AIANs with navigating the historical and every day hardships experienced.

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Authors
Hodge, D. R., Limb, G. E., & Cross, T. L.
Affiliations
  • Arizona State University (US)
  • Brigham Young University (US)
Corresponding author
Hodge, D. R.
Venue
Social Work
Published
2009-07-01
Volume
54
Issue
3
Pages
211-219
ISSN
  • 0037-8046 (ISSN-L)
  • 1545-6846
OpenAlex
W2005552032
Cited by
193
References
38
Citations by year
2026: 8 · 2025: 13 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 9 · 2022: 15 · 2021: 49 · 2020: 15 · 2019: 13 · 2018: 11 · 2017: 4 · 2016: 5 · 2015: 8 · 2014: 9 · 2013: 18 · 2012: 4
FWCI
4.11
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Social Work (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • ScholarsArchive (Brigham Young University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Health › Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
  • Social Sciences › Health › Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
Keywords
Native American mental health, Indigenous wellness, harmony and balance, Western colonization, indigenous knowledge, relational approach, culturally responsive practice
MeSH terms
Humans, Indians, North American, Mental Health, Personal Satisfaction, Social Work, United States, Spirituality, Cultural Competency

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