Citation

Stewart SL. Int. J. Health Promot. Educ. 2008; 46(2): 49-56.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Institute of Health Education)

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Abstract

Results: Four meta-themes: community, cultural identity, holistic approach, and interdependence were identified as the main results. Further, a model for mental health and healing was created by the overlapping nature of these meta-themes in practice. Conclusions: A health promoting counselling model for Indigenous clients could be based on cultural values and perspectives. However, employing these values and perspectives entails an understanding that a contemporary conception of Indigenous mental health contains two components: mental health as wellness, and mental health as a process of healing.