Counseling Native Americans

there is a difference in values and beliefs and that this is ok. They may

Starting in second half of the twentieth century school teachers started to teach school children about Native Americans. Children first learned about Squanto and how he helped the pilgrims survive through their first winter in America. This gave some children a confused image of Native

Counseling a Native American client will often present a unique set of challenges, especially if the client has a high degree of what Horse refers to as native consciousness (2001, cited by Choudhuri et al., 2012, p. 85) in which he or she is deeply “anchored in tribal traditions and native language” (p. 85). About 37% of Native people live on over 300 reservations and tribal jurisdictions within the United States. To be prepared to help them, a counselor should know the Native demographics of the state in which they practice, be familiar with the populations and businesses of local reservations, and become educated about the customs and structures of local tribes. Native American tribes have a great diversity of fascinating culture and language, yet share many common ethnic values and tragic historical experiences with the U.S. government which contribute to their unique worldview. Perhaps the most obvious commonality among Native tribes is a strong sense of community derived from a sense having survived this common peril. Indeed, the situation of a Native person voluntarily seeking help from an outside source instead of from a traditional healer is unusual in itself (Barcus, 2003, p. 25). Whatever the Native client’s presenting problem may be, it is likely a reflection of communal conditions and beliefs. In order to successfully treat Native American clients, a counselor should use an approach that integrates Native community values and be willing to advocate and utilize

Case Study for Psychological Disorders and Treatment Group Presentation Project: A. Presenting problem: Julie was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. She is also learning how to cope with the anxiety and depression got from her traumatic experience. She needs to learn how to behave in public, remain in healthy relationships, and find ways to learn in school. She was recently diagnosed with this disorder. She is also being treated for anxiety and depression.

An intervention would need to be very careful in this situation, for the reason that an intervention may be in contrast to the native religion beliefs. By reason of many natives indicating to spirit obstruction as to experiences that cannot be explained. I believe organizations will need to be discreetly disclosed Kereta's strange experience as likely a development, symptoms of a psychological disorder, while being respectful to the native’s religion and beliefs

4. Reflect on your learning experience related counseling Native Americans and Asian Americans across the lifespan. Discuss how you can better serve clients from

Education has been a topic of controversy for many years now, and will continue to be for years to come. The modern American society is best defined by its education. A good part of the average person’s life is spent at school, going to school, and paying for school. However, even though education is so obviously very important, there are many groups in America that are getting shorted. The Native Americans are a key group that has struggled the most. The largest obstacle they face is lack of proper education. The standard educational practices being used for the instruction of Native American peoples are not effective. There are many pieces to this road-block, and many solutions. This can be rectified by having more culturally

Prior to this course, I had a general understanding of the history and colonization of Native Americans. Coming from a family that celebrates our Native American culture, I knew that it was my responsibility to accept and embrace who I was and share my knowledge with others. My family is from the Pine Point community of the White Earth reservation; growing up I was always sure to listen to the stories of my elders and understand the hardships that have taken place in my family. I have always tried to help and correct those around me who have incorrect preconceived ideas about Native Americans. Even though I have never looked the part of being American Indian with my Swedish bright blonde hair and blue eyes, I have never been discouraged to embrace my culture and be an advocate.

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Atleo, M. R. & James, A. (2000). "Oral Tradition - A Literacy for Lifelong Learning: Native American Approaches to Justice and Wellness Education." Adult Education Research Conference. http://newprairiepress.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2246&context=aerc

Native Americans acculturate on different levels, from non-English speaking and traditional to fully immersed into the United States norms (Hays and Erford, 2014). Like Asian Americans, Native Americans also value to mind-body, harmony, and balance spiritual beliefs (Hays and Erford, 2014). Moreover, Native Americans show respect to their Native elders, not unlike the Asian’s familial respect for the elderly family members (Hays and Erford, 2014). In my opinion, one way to reach Native Americans is in the form of elementary school outreach directed at Native American children. A counselor could discover a resource they need and help the family attain help. Even though Native Americans may distrust the Caucasian race, with purposeful, genuine caring and the desire to help cannot be overlooked.

Educating the youth has always been a large part of Native American culture. Parents, family members and the entire society ensured that a child would grow up with a firm knowledge of history, culture, and spiritual practice, as well as skills in arts, crafts and making ones way in the world. Throughout the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries however the role of community in educating youth was usurped by outside influences. From missionaries, to boarding schools, the imposition of Anglo education on Native American tribes has long been a source of pain and difficulty for the Native American students forced into religious or federal institutions. However, in the later half of the twenty-first century the educational picture

When Native Americans first go to school they’ll not used to teachers controlling them. Since Natives are used to sharing whatever they have, teachers will easily mistake Natives from “stealing” because teachers don’t understand common ownership. Native Americans tend to get along with others, take turns, work in groups, and share more than non-natives in school. Harmony is a big concept with Native Americans, so they get along very well and make sure their very equal with others. When a Native American student is in a class room some educators have to turn to cooperative learning. Sometimes American educators sometimes over look group efforts, and rather turn to individual efforts instead. Native American students don’t like competing against each other in academics; they’d rather help than compete with others.

The modern American society is best defined by its education. The “American dream” is founded on going to school, getting a good job, and becoming successful. Ironically, the actual native peoples of this country are actually the least likely to attain this dream. The largest obstacle they face is lack of proper education. The standard educational practices being used for the instruction of Native American peoples is not effective. There are many pieces to this road-block, and many solutions. This can be rectified by having more culturally aware teachers and parents, and by teaching the general population more about the Native American cultures.

As time goes on and technological advances are made, cyberbullying has become a common and very heavily discussed topic. Not only is this a prevalent issue in our society, but also a personal one as I have faced many difficult situations in dealing with being cyberbullied. A primary reason for discussing the importance of educating parents on cyberbullying is the effect it can have on the entire family system. Cyberbullying differs from general bullying because it is through technological means and does not stop when the child goes home. The negative effects of cyberbullying are abundant; thus, it would be beneficial for parents to receive proper education on creating awareness, advocating, and preventing cyberbullying in their adolescent’s life.