Cultural Healing: Native American Practices in Recovery

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Dr. Rowland has a doctorate in addictive disorders and extensive experience in recovery.
Sound healing is a non-verbal method to release trauma and stress.
Native American recovery programs incorporate traditional healing methods.
Spirituality is integral to Native American healing practices.
Dr. Rowland emphasizes the importance of community support in recovery.
The Recovery Cafe provides meals and support for those in recovery.
Gambling addiction is unique due to the hope it provides for a payoff.
The three-headed dragon of addiction includes thinking, addiction, and emotion.
Cultural respect and honor are vital in Native American healing practices.
The Native American 12 steps focus on positive attributes rather than negative.

Summary

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Shirley Rowland shares her extensive experience in addiction recovery, emphasizing the integration of Native American cultural practices and spirituality in healing. She discusses the significance of sound healing, community support through initiatives like the Recovery Cafe, and the unique challenges of gambling addiction. Dr. Rowland also highlights the importance of respect and honor in Native American healing traditions, contrasting them with mainstream recovery approaches. The discussion provides valuable insights into the holistic nature of recovery and the role of cultural identity in healing.

Titles

Healing Through Sound: Dr. Shirley Rowland's Journey
Cultural Healing: Native American Practices in Recovery

Sound bites

"We call it drumming out addiction."
"Everything we do is with prayer."
"ACH saved my life."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Shirley Rowland
02:58 Sound Healing and Native American Practices
05:54 Cultural Integration in Recovery
09:00 The Role of Spirituality in Healing
11:37 Personal Journey in Recovery
14:38 Community Initiatives and Recovery Cafe
17:26 Gambling Addiction and Recovery
20:35 The Importance of Community Support
23:27 The Three-Headed Dragon of Addiction
26:33 Native American Perspectives on Recovery
29:27 Closing Thoughts and Resources

Links
https://www.mosaicwestsac.org/recovery-cafe
https://www.mosaicwestsac.org/socktober25
https://www.cherokeesofthewest.com/
https://whitebison.org/medicine-wheel-and-12-steps/
https://wellbrietymovement.com/
https://nati-nm.org/

Books
The Red Road to Wellbriety: In The Native American Way
https://a.co/d/hkqW0mD

Alcohol Problems in Native America : The Untold Story of Resistance and Recovery - the Truth about the Lie
https://a.co/d/aie3ilN

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