SWRK 3407 Concepts of Wellness in First Nations’ Communities

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the Medicine Wheel and its significance in First Nations' communities, based on the lecture notes provided.

What is a Medicine Wheel?

A symbol used among many Indigenous communities that represents a circular way of living, balance, wholeness, and interconnected teachings.

What do the four quadrants of the Medicine Wheel represent?

The four quadrants represent wellness among the self, family, community, and nation, requiring balance among these areas.

How is the Medicine Wheel used in theory according to Mashford-Pringle and Shawanda (2023)?

It serves as a visual representation requiring internal and external reflection of teachings at various levels, from self to the universe.

What role does the Medicine Wheel play in evaluation practices?

It provides holistic and interconnected views as an evaluation framework and aids in introspection and broader context analysis.

What does the West direction of the Ojibwe Medicine Wheel represent?

It represents the Fall, the cycle of life as an Adult, and includes healing medicine like Sage.

What is one of the seven grandfather teachings associated with the Medicine Wheel?

Bravery is one of the teachings, which emphasizes courage in dealing with life's challenges.

What is the focus of Indigenous Healing through the Sweat Lodge Ceremony?

The ceremony is part of the Seeking Safety Model aimed at addressing intergenerational trauma and substance use disorders.

How can the Medicine Wheel inform social work practices regarding Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)?

It can provide a framework for incorporating cultural humility and sensitivity into research and practices involving IPV.

What is the significance of balance in the Medicine Wheel concept?

Balance is crucial for wellness in all aspects of life including mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health.

What does the south quadrant of the Medicine Wheel represent?

It represents Summer, the cycle of life as Youth, and includes healing medicine like Cedar.