This course examines the psychological history and trauma of Native Americans in North America. This interdisciplinary course brings together perspectives of Native American culture and the understanding of human behavior and psychopathology. This course will provide context as to how certain historical events have impacted the health and wellbeing of Native peoples and their communities. We will explore the term Native American psychology as an emerging psychological practice that combines the ideas of pre-colonial Native American beliefs along with Western Psychology. This cross-cultural description of Native American psychology will examine traditional pre-colonial ways, Western Psychology, and multi-cultural competence. Readings are drawn from psychology, Native American Studies, and Anthropology to be able to provide a historical, clinical, counseling, and community approach to Native American Psychology.
- Teacher: Tamara Ellington