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.
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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.
Stories about young queer people coming of age and finding love have touched people across age and identity, bringing healing after the AIDS crisis and harsh upbringings.
Beyond mere identity, ‘Empathie’ embodies a queer sensibility through its refusal to judge and its radical insistence that love takes multiple forms.
In his new book, psychologist Chris Moore challenges popular assumptions about guilt and explains why this uncomfortable feeling may be one of our most useful.
Chronic wounds affect millions of people worldwide, blighting their quality of life.
Grief affects the mind, body, emotions, nervous system and even deeply held beliefs – a reality many only grasp once loss arrives.
Contrary to popular belief, grief doesn’t unfold in 5 neat stages. Yet, when loss is traumatic, it can take a heavy emotional and physical toll, leaving mourners and their supporters overwhelmed and unsure how to help.
Mindfulness – meant to support health and detachment – is becoming a tool to support the corporate bottom line.
Many peoples throughout history used the warmth of the Sun to heal. Others used lamps or light split into different colours, which we still use today.
Catholic theologians and monastics have always encouraged humor, emphasizing its power to heal and bring cultures together.
Hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Santuario de Chimayó throughout the year, but the pilgrimage during the week before the celebration of Easter is the high point.
In medieval Japan, healing might mean taking medicine, undergoing an exorcism or sidestepping harm in the first place by avoiding inauspicious days.
Students are invited to imagine how the social, political and legal landscape for cannabis will look in the future.
With therapy and social support, children and adults who experienced child sexual abuse can regain a sense of control over their lives.
A medical anthropologist explores claims about the health benefits of sound baths and how to choose the one to attend.
Grief is a natural response to loss, but if it significantly affects your ability to function, it may be time to seek professional help.
An anthropology course explores how peoples and cultures around the world use nature-based medicines to heal.
The idea of healing benefits and emotional catharsis through reading is intuitively appealing. But does it work that way? Jane Turner Goldsmith finds answers in neuroscience, philosophy and more.
A professor of counseling explains how to find therapists and support communities that can help work through these unique challenges.
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Psychotherapist, Doctoral Candidate (UofT OISE), Bear Clan Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation., University of Toronto
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