Скачать или смотреть The Power of Sweat Lodges in Substance Abuse Treatment and Preventing Native American Youth Suicide

Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association alumna, Dr. Beverly Patchell, shares her profound experiences with sweat lodge ceremonies as a transformative tool in substance abuse treatment and addressing alarmingly high rates of suicide among Native American youth. Having apprenticed under a sweat lodge leader for two decades, Dr. Patchell affirms the cleansing, purification, and healing present in these rituals. Through her poignant anecdotes from directing a substance abuse treatment center for adolescents, particularly within the Cherokee Nation, Dr. Patchell bears witness to the impact of sweat lodge ceremonies on troubled youths, including those grappling with gang affiliations and feelings of worthlessness. The ceremonies help reconnect Native American youth with their spirituality, guiding them on a journey of rediscovery and empowerment.
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