Healing the Soul Wound
Counseling with American Indians and Other Native Peoples
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Maria Yellow Horse Brave Heart and Eduardo Duran's Healing the Soul Wound examines the concept of historical trauma among Native populations and its relationship to mental health and substance use.
The book outlines a Historical Trauma Response framework and offers culturally informed counseling strategies to support Indigenous healing.
The authors combine clinical insight, community-based research, and Indigenous perspectives to propose pathways for restoring cultural continuity and resilience.
It has been influential in shaping trauma-informed work with Native communities and informs broader conversations about intergenerational trauma.
The book emphasizes collective healing, cultural reclamation, and trauma-aware practices.
The book outlines a Historical Trauma Response framework and offers culturally informed counseling strategies to support Indigenous healing.
The authors combine clinical insight, community-based research, and Indigenous perspectives to propose pathways for restoring cultural continuity and resilience.
It has been influential in shaping trauma-informed work with Native communities and informs broader conversations about intergenerational trauma.
The book emphasizes collective healing, cultural reclamation, and trauma-aware practices.
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