Tag: First Nations

• Questioning the Expressive Therapies

  This past weekend we were in Montreal for an Expressive Therapies training. Oddly, it quickly became evident the presentation would largely ignore the experiences of persons of color, First Nations people, and those with disabilities. At about the time Jennie and I were becoming concerned about the direction the training was taking, a woman further…

  Michael Watson PhD

  September 29, 2014

  First Nations, Psychotherapy, Social issues, Travel

  Expressive Therapies, First Nations, Indigenous, Narrative Therapy, psychotherapy

• The Lasting Effects of Harm

  Wondering about the long term harm of Canadian governmental experiments on hungry children.

  Michael Watson PhD

  July 26, 2013

  First Nations, Psychotherapy, Social issues

  Canada, First Nations, malnutrition, psychotherapy, trauma

• Winter Solstice

  Following a week of questioning and grief, we seek a path forward.

  Michael Watson PhD

  December 22, 2012

  First Nations, Healing, Shamanism

  Christmas, First Nations, Newtown, Shamanism, Winter Solstice

• Ceremony As Knowing

  Even simple ceremony connects us to Spirit.

  Michael Watson PhD

  August 31, 2012

  First Nations, native american, Shamanism, Teaching

  Cam Willett, ceremony, First Nations, Margaret Kovach, Shamanism