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The history, lessons and observations of Waseskun Healing Center, a successful therapeutic healing community : Centre de guérison Waseskun, un milieu thérapeutique efficace (historique, leçons et observations)

11 Jun 2008

The feelings of safety, as well as the dedication and sincerity of the staff, allow for trust to be built between residents and staff, especially among the Elder and Helpers who work with the residents. [...] These teachings help to instill a sense of self-confidence in each individual, and when that self- confidence is combined with the spiritual goals of striving to be a better person each day, the resident can leave with the knowledge of how to live a better life and the confidence to use that knowledge in society. [...] But it is these key points, exemplified by the gatekeeper and the belief that everyone can change, together with the individual healing approach for each person, the sense of community, and the mission to rehabilitate for reintegration that provide the context in which Waseskun operates as a successful therapeutic healing community. [...] That recognition has led to the establishment of four Aboriginal-controlled Healing Lodges and an increased understanding of the work that the Healing Lodges do and, consequently, an increase in the number of men and women heading from prison to the Healing Lodges. [...] At Waseskun, healing depends on the energies that are circulating that day, where the individual is at with their own healing, the energy of the Helper and the environment at the time.
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Authors

Bell, Shawn

ISBN
9780662058311
Pages
119
Published in
Canada

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