This SSIR article by Virgil Moorehead, executive director of Two Feathers Native American Family Services, highlights the importance of Indigenous wisdom in supporting youth mental health, particularly Native American youth, who face challenges like intergenerational trauma, poverty, and social alienation. The approach includes narrative therapy, cultural practices, and fostering relationships to empower youth to reclaim their identity and gifts, creating a sense of responsibility toward others and the natural world.
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