SOCWK221R Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Active Listening, Abalone, Sweat Lodge
16 Sep 2016
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Socwk 221r - lecture 1 - circle of healing. Aboriginal communities = use healing circles/talking circles/sharing circles to provide group support. Non-native service providers = better use of these healings for first nations. Healing circles = fundamental component to aboriginal. Process to promote healing based native trad. belief. Circle = symbol of interdependence of all forms of life, of native"s spirituality, family structure, gatherings of people, meetings, songs, dances (ex; dancing in circles) Healing circle = symbolic of the cycle of life, that all beings are interrelated philosophy, values, teachings, and spirituals of the aboriginals = imp. aspects. Talking circle = place to teach imp. lessons about sanctity of life (trees, water, sky, plants, animals, all four races) Also used to gather together to overcome problems (ex; pain, anger, insecurity, loss of cultural identity, blame, etc. ) Refers to expected norms, attitudes, behaviours associated with group process. The circle = respect, noninterference, and recognition that spirits of ancestors and.
