Native American Postcolonial Psychology

Native American Postcolonial Psychology

| Eduardo Duran and Bonnie Duran
This book is a contribution to Native American postcolonial psychology, authored by Eduardo and Bonnie Duran. It is dedicated to all sundancers and meditators who suffer willingly for the healing of the earth and its people. The authors define postcolonial as a form of social criticism that highlights the unequal processes of representation that frame the historical experiences of the once colonized in the West. The book is a result of the authors' experience in supervision of a psychology intern, Eduardo Duran, who combined elements of Native American tradition with contemporary psychological practices to develop effective clinical interventions. Eduardo used techniques such as dreams, sandtray, cultural and personal metaphor, and nondirective techniques in a way that was congruent with both Native American tradition and contemporary psychology. His approach was effective in treating clients with severe alcohol and substance abuse, chronic psychosis, and violent home situations. The book includes chapters on specific clinical areas such as alcohol and chemical abuse, abused children and families, and community intervention. It is a practical guide for depth psychotherapy with Native American people, culturally congruent with generations of experience and thought. The book also serves as a model for psychotherapy with other multicultural clients. The authors use Jung as a bridge, not a foundation, to connect with psychologists through a familiar framework. Eduardo's first book, Archetypal Consultation, was followed by an appointment as associate professor of psychology. He currently directs the Family and Child Guidance Clinic at the Urban Native American Health Board. The book is a first-rate guide for practice or classroom. Everyone working with Native Americans or other people of diverse cultures should have it on their shelf. The authors also mention Bonnie Guillory-Duran, who contributed significantly to the work. The book is a testament to the power of cultural congruence in psychology. The authors, Eduardo and Bonnie, are a great team and wonderful people, and their work gives hope for the future of multicultural psychology in chaotic times. The book is a contribution to the field of Native American postcolonial psychology.This book is a contribution to Native American postcolonial psychology, authored by Eduardo and Bonnie Duran. It is dedicated to all sundancers and meditators who suffer willingly for the healing of the earth and its people. The authors define postcolonial as a form of social criticism that highlights the unequal processes of representation that frame the historical experiences of the once colonized in the West. The book is a result of the authors' experience in supervision of a psychology intern, Eduardo Duran, who combined elements of Native American tradition with contemporary psychological practices to develop effective clinical interventions. Eduardo used techniques such as dreams, sandtray, cultural and personal metaphor, and nondirective techniques in a way that was congruent with both Native American tradition and contemporary psychology. His approach was effective in treating clients with severe alcohol and substance abuse, chronic psychosis, and violent home situations. The book includes chapters on specific clinical areas such as alcohol and chemical abuse, abused children and families, and community intervention. It is a practical guide for depth psychotherapy with Native American people, culturally congruent with generations of experience and thought. The book also serves as a model for psychotherapy with other multicultural clients. The authors use Jung as a bridge, not a foundation, to connect with psychologists through a familiar framework. Eduardo's first book, Archetypal Consultation, was followed by an appointment as associate professor of psychology. He currently directs the Family and Child Guidance Clinic at the Urban Native American Health Board. The book is a first-rate guide for practice or classroom. Everyone working with Native Americans or other people of diverse cultures should have it on their shelf. The authors also mention Bonnie Guillory-Duran, who contributed significantly to the work. The book is a testament to the power of cultural congruence in psychology. The authors, Eduardo and Bonnie, are a great team and wonderful people, and their work gives hope for the future of multicultural psychology in chaotic times. The book is a contribution to the field of Native American postcolonial psychology.
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