Concepts In Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Flashcards
(12 cards)
How do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples conceptualize health?
Health is viewed holistically, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and cultural wellbeing, with strong connections to land, community, and ancestry.
What is social and emotional wellbeing in Indigenous health?
A framework that includes connections to body, mind, emotions, family, kinship, community, culture, country, spirituality, and ancestry.
What is cultural safety in psychological practice?
Providing care that is respectful, informed, and free from racism, acknowledging historical trauma and cultural differences, and promoting trust and empowerment.
Why is cultural safety essential in working with Indigenous communities?
It addresses the legacy of colonisation, systemic racism, and mistrust, ensuring care is effective and non-harmful.
What is historical trauma in Indigenous communities?
Cumulative emotional and psychological wounds from events like the Stolen Generations, forced assimilation, and cultural suppression, passed across generations.
What are the impacts of colonisation on Indigenous health?
• Disruption of traditional lifestyles
• Introduction of disease
• Cultural loss and identity erosion
• Intergenerational trauma
• Economic and environmental harm
What are social determinants of health?
Conditions like poverty, education, housing, access to healthcare, and discrimination that shape health outcomes.
What are cultural determinants of health?
Factors such as language, identity, connection to land, spirituality, and cultural practices that promote resilience and wellbeing.
What does culturally competent care involve?
• Respecting diverse worldviews
• Understanding traditional healing practices
• Effective communication styles
• Recognising unique stressors and trauma
• Personalising treatment approaches
• Promoting self-determination
How can mainstream therapy be adapted for Indigenous clients?
By offering informed consent, explaining therapeutic models (e.g., CBT), and allowing clients to choose or modify approaches to align with cultural values.
What is UNDRIP and its relevance to Indigenous health?
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples affirms the rights to culturally appropriate healthcare and self-determination in health decisions.
What is the role of community-based healing?
Collective healing practices, ceremonies, and community support are central to Indigenous wellbeing and complement individual therapy.
