An Integrative Approach to Support Afro-Indigenous Women Towards Healing and Reclaiming Themselves and Their Cultural Identities

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dc.contributor.authorCsabrajetz, Victoria
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-29T21:04:11Z
dc.date.available2024-08-29T21:04:11Z
dc.date.issued2024-07
dc.description.abstractAfro-Indigenous women inhabit unique intersections of race, culture, and identity that require specialized and sensitive therapeutic approaches for effective healing. Standard Western therapeutic modalities often fail to meet the specific needs of these biracial women, resulting in inadequate support in therapeutic relationships. This capstone investigates an integrative treatment model that merges Indigenous focusing-oriented therapy with yoga therapy, both of which are more attuned to the cultural and individual needs of Afro-Indigenous women through a transnational feminist lens. This approach emphasizes holistic healing by recognizing the importance of cultural heritage, community, spirituality, and the mind-body connection. Indigenous-focused therapy offers a framework that respects and incorporates traditional healing practices, storytelling, community involvement, and a deep connection to the land and ancestors. Yoga therapy enhances this framework by providing physical and mental practices that promote balance, mindfulness, and self-awareness, crucial for trauma recovery and overall well-being. Implications and learnings for counsellors, facilitators, or leaders may be integrated when encountering Afro-Indigenous women.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/2540
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.subjectAfro-Indigenous individuals
dc.subjectAfro-Indigenous women
dc.subjectbiracial identity
dc.subjectIndigenous focusing-oriented therapy
dc.subjectintergenerational trauma
dc.subjectyoga therapy
dc.subjecttransnational feminism
dc.titleAn Integrative Approach to Support Afro-Indigenous Women Towards Healing and Reclaiming Themselves and Their Cultural Identities
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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