Walking in Balance: Native American Recovery Programmes

Religions

Suzanne Owen²  Chris Cook¹ 

[1] Theology and Religious Studies, University of Chester, Parkgate Campus, Chester CH1 4BJ, UK; E-Mail;Theology and Religious Studies, University of Chester, Parkgate Campus, Chester CH1 4BJ, UK; E-Mail:

关键词: native American;    aboriginal Canadian;    twelve step;    medicine wheel;    community;    elders;    balance;    wellbeing;   

DOI  :  10.3390/rel5041037

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

This article reviews Native American ritual practices, frameworks and key concepts employed by several substance abuse treatments centres in the U.S. and Canada. It also examines the way Alcoholics Anonymous’ Twelve Step programme has been modified to attract and serve the needs of Native Americans and First Nations and its potential impact on the ritual practices. Native concepts of wellbeing are highlighted and linked to the idea of living in “balance”.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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