Louis Busch

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  • Psychotherapist, Doctoral Candidate (UofT OISE), Bear Clan Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation., University of Toronto
“Pain and suffering have always been crucial in Indigenous healing philosophies, reflecting a deep understanding that mental health and spiritual health are tightly intertwined.” (Unsplash)

A Cree psychotherapist reflects on relationship, belonging and the illusion of a fixed self

Louis Busch, University of Toronto

An Anishinaabe storyteller and healer from Serpent River First Nation shares Ojibwe teachings on suffering, acceptance and Ceremony as ways of connecting Indigenous healing wisdom with psychological practice.
“To ‘carry your heart’ means to pause, look at difficult experiences, hold them in a gentle way and make a bit of space for them.” (Unsplash)

Integrating Cree worldview with western psychology: Q&A with a psychotherapist

The Conversation Canada, The Conversation

In his new book, Cree behavioural scientist Louis Busch walks readers through teachings from several prominent Indigenous Knowledge Holders to reveal how suffering can provide both personal insight and communal strength.
Pour les peuples autochtones qui ont été victimes de discrimination dans les établissements de santé, la guérison peut se faire en dehors des pratiques de santé conventionnelles. (Freepic)

Les aidants autochtones essentiels à des soins de santé mentale culturellement adaptés

Louis Busch, University of Toronto

Qui sont les aidants autochtones dans le contexte des soins de santé mentale ? Ils combinent un soutien pratique et un accompagnement ancré dans la tradition.
For Indigenous Peoples who have been discriminated against in health institutions, healing can take place outside of conventional health practices. (Freepic)

‘Indigenous helpers’ are essential to culturally responsive mental health care

Louis Busch, University of Toronto

Who are Indigenous helpers in the context of mental health care? They blend practical support like caregiving and crisis intervention with relational, spiritual guidance rooted in ancestral tradition.
A gathering of Indigenous community members, Knowledge Keepers and Elders, service providers, researchers and non-Indigenous allies met in Toronto to talk about neurodevelopmental disabilities. (Jason Jenkins)

Hearing the voices of Indigenous people with neurodevelopmental disabilities

Kendra Thomson, Brock University and Louis Busch, University of Toronto

Although their stories often tell of strengths, struggles and important community contributions, the voices of Indigenous people with neurodevelopmental disabilities often go unheard.

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