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Art Therapy Approaches

Gaining Cultural Competence Through Alliances in Art Therapy With Indigenous Clients (La compétence culturelle et son acquisition grâce à des alliances avec des clients autochtones en art-thérapie)

, BFA, DKATI, RCAT, RSW
Pages 14-22 | Published online: 25 Apr 2018
 

ABSTRACT

Non-Indigenous art therapists who work with Indigenous clients must carefully consider Indigenous culture as part of their practice. The historical mistrust of Indigenous people toward non-Indigenous health-care providers creates challenges in providing therapeutic support. Non-Indigenous art therapists cannot participate in Indigenous traditions without prior knowledge of the people they work with that is specific to their history, acknowledging the realities of intergenerational trauma, and the barriers to the circle of caring that is traditionally modeled within the family and the community. Furthermore, as an ethical imperative it is essential for non-Indigenous art therapists to partner with an Indigenous mentor or clinical supervisor. There are successful examples of Indigenous-focused art therapy programs that will be highlighted, with the aim of promoting culturally responsive approaches to art therapy practice.

RÉSUMÉ

Les art-thérapeutes non autochtones qui travaillent avec des clients autochtones doivent considérer soigneusement la culture autochtone comme faisant partie de leur pratique. La méfiance historique des peuples autochtones envers les prestataires de soins de santé non autochtones crée des défis en matière de soutien thérapeutique. Les art-thérapeutes non autochtones ne peuvent participer aux traditions autochtones sans une connaissance préalable de l'histoire des personnes avec lesquelles ils travaillent et ils doivent reconnaître les réalités liées au traumatisme intergénérationnel et les obstacles au cercle de soins traditionnellement érigé au sein de la famille et de la communauté. En outre, un impératif éthique essentiel est que les art-thérapeutes non autochtones s'associent à un mentor ou à un superviseur clinique autochtone. Des exemples réussis de programmes d'art-thérapie axés sur les Autochtones seront mis en évidence dans le but de promouvoir des approches culturellement adaptées dans la pratique de l'art-thérapie.

Acknowledgments

I am grateful to my Métis mentor Dr. Fyre Jean Graveline, who enhanced my understanding of Indigenous history and culture. I also acknowledge my adviser at Mount Mary University, Dr. Lynn Kapitan, who guided me through culturally considerate writing.

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