Native American Psychosocial Identity : Cognella, Inc : 9798823320153 : 02 Aug 2023 : Native American Psychosocial Identity explores the psychosocial identities of Native Americans - American Indians, Canadian First Nations, and Native Hawaiians from an interdisciplinary perspective. Written by Native American studies scholars, the book discusses the impact of the genocide perpetuated on Native Americans, including wars, disease, slavery, loss of land, weakening of tribal governance, damage to family systems, and suppression of cultural forms such as language and religion. There is discussion of the Native American reverence for Nature, Spirit, tradition, and communal relationships, and how embracing traditional Native American values has led to a revitalization of reservations and Urban Native American communities. Vignettes describe the vital role of medicine people in Native communities. Models for conducting culturally congruent interventions are offered. Dedicated chapters addres