Use of the Medicine Wheel in the Treatment of Depression

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dc.contributor.authordeLaronde, Wanda
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-20T20:08:14Z
dc.date.available2024-09-20T20:08:14Z
dc.date.issued2024-08-26
dc.description.abstractThis capstone explores the potential application of the Medicine Wheel, an Indigenous framework, in the treatment of depression. Depression, recognized as a pervasive and multifaceted condition, often challenges existing treatment modalities, highlighting the need for a more culturally sensitive approach. The Medicine Wheel offers a holistic model by integrating spiritual, social, physical, and mental health practices, thereby addressing the complexity of depressive states in a comprehensive manner. The literature review examines the intricacies of depression and explores the possible applications of the Medicine Wheel. This capstone addresses the following research question: How can the Medicine Wheel be used in the treatment of depression? Emphasizing cultural sensitivity, this capstone advocates for counsellors to engage with Indigenous traditions and knowledge. It demonstrates the Medicine Wheel’s adaptability by highlighting its integration into existing treatment modalities, such as expressive therapies and positive psychology, showcasing its universal applications. This capstone explores how incorporating the Medicine Wheel into mainstream mental health practices can foster a more inclusive and respectful therapeutic environment. This research explores the implications for counselling practice and suggests next steps for research. The Integration of Indigenous knowledge into mental health care aligns with the Canadian Psychological Association's Code of Ethics for Psychologists (2017) and incorporates the Psychology's Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Report (2018), promoting culturally responsive therapeutic interventions.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/2557
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
dc.rightsopenAccess
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/
dc.subjectMedicine Wheel
dc.subjectholistic
dc.subjectIndigenous
dc.subjectdepression
dc.titleUse of the Medicine Wheel in the Treatment of Depression
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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