Citation

Isaak CA, Stewart DE, Mota NP, Munro G, Katz LY, Sareen J. Int. J. Soc. Psychiatry 2015; 61(8): 788-795.

Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0020764015584648

PMID

25953776

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Canadian First Nations (FN) people have experienced and continue to experience significant adversities, yet many demonstrate aspects of resilience.

AIM: The aim of this qualitative study was to specifically understand Cree adults' meanings and mechanisms of resilience following maltreatment.

METHODS: Ten Cree adults were interviewed individually. Modified grounded theory was used to interpret the transcribed interviews.

RESULTS: Participants discussed resilience as a journey of 'survival' and 'overcoming' and pathways to healing that were multifactorial and included traditional teachings.

CONCLUSION: Mental health providers should consider and incorporate these mechanisms into treatment for Cree people, when appropriate, to aid recovery.

Language: en