Associations of Historical Loss, Resilience, and Coping with Loss-related Emotional Symptoms in the Anishinaabe

Brissette, Charlee N; Whyne, Erum Z.; Lehrer, H. Matthew; Woo, Jihun; Steinhardt, M

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“…Fourteen of the studies conducted among Indigenous Americans were quantitative and they used the Whitbeck measures of Historical Loss Scale (HLS) and Historical Loss Associated Symptoms Scale (HLASS) to explore the statistical association between historical loss and its contemporary sequelae, while three qualitative studies used focus groups and interviews. Participants in 11 studies were adults (e.g., Brissette et al, 2020; Cromer et al, 2018) and in six studies participants were adolescents (e.g., Pokhrel & Herzog, 2014; Soto et al, 2015; Tucker et al, 2016). Participants for 10 studies came from rural areas and reservations, two studies used college student participants (e.g., Pokhrel & Herzog, 2014; Tucker et al, 2016), and three studies urban participants, while the other two studies used participants from rural and urban areas.…”

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“…Due to the impact of historical trauma on the Indigenous America community, the researchers were interested to investigate the protective factors of its occurrence and transmission across generations. Four studies have indicated that psychological resilience (Brissette et al, 2020), knowledge of suicide prevention practices, greater intergenerational commitment to suicide prevention, connectedness to community, cultural knowledge (Doria et al, 2021; Gray & Cote, 2019), and a higher sense of coherence (Evans & Davis, 2018) might be the protective factors as they are associated with fewer symptoms of historical trauma.…”

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“…Fourteen of the studies conducted among Indigenous Americans were quantitative and they used the Whitbeck measures of Historical Loss Scale (HLS) and Historical Loss Associated Symptoms Scale (HLASS) to explore the statistical association between historical loss and its contemporary sequelae, while three qualitative studies used focus groups and interviews. Participants in 11 studies were adults (e.g., Brissette et al, 2020;Cromer et al, 2018) T A B L E 1 Overview of areas and outcomes of the systematic review. and in six studies participants were adolescents (e.g., Pokhrel & Herzog, 2014;Soto et al, 2015;Tucker et al, 2016).…”

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Clinically relevant historical trauma sequelae: A systematic review

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Maercker

2023

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Objectives The purpose of this systematic review (SR) was to present the current state of research on historical trauma, and the topics closely related to its semantic space that include intergenerational trauma, collective trauma, and extended cultural bodily and mental responses, in order to identify gaps in the literature that need to be addressed. Methods A search of empirical studies from 1990 to 2022 was performed via Scopus, Web of Science, MEDLINE, EBSCOhost‐PsychInfo, and Embase, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) checklist. Results The initial search yielded 1012 studies, 52 of which were included in the current review. The results show that the historical trauma concept has a high potential for new research in the field of Global Mental Health. Gaps in the literature were identified, including a lack of standard features of historical trauma, and assessments of historical trauma in additional contexts than its original fields of application with Indigenous Americans. Conclusion Although the introduction of the concept of historical trauma was intended to fill the gap of trauma‐related difficulties not covered by the criteria of post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this concept needs further scientific refinement.

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“…Fourteen of the studies conducted among Indigenous Americans were quantitative and they used the Whitbeck measures of Historical Loss Scale (HLS) and Historical Loss Associated Symptoms Scale (HLASS) to explore the statistical association between historical loss and its contemporary sequelae, while three qualitative studies used focus groups and interviews. Participants in 11 studies were adults (e.g., Brissette et al, 2020;Cromer et al, 2018) T A B L E 1 Overview of areas and outcomes of the systematic review. and in six studies participants were adolescents (e.g., Pokhrel & Herzog, 2014;Soto et al, 2015;Tucker et al, 2016).…”

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Mutuyimana

Maercker

2023

Clin Psychology and Psychoth

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“…Resilience showed a small positive effect size. It is plausible that the intervention’s focus on culture i.e., with its focus on strengths and traditions that have survived atrocities and government policies – facilitated participants’ attunement with their psychological resilience and perseverance despite ongoing hardships [ 72 ]. This finding suggests that counselors who provide services to Native American individuals and communities should be aware of both the complex trauma that Native people have experienced, as well as the strength and agency they possess [ 73 , 74 ].…”

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Feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of a culturally informed intervention to decrease stress and promote well-being in reservation-based Native American Head Start teachers

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BMC Public Health

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Background While benefiting from strong cultural ties to family, land and culture Native Americans residing on reservations experience psychological distress at rates 2.5 times that of the general population. Treatment utilization for psychological health in reservation-based communities is low with access to culturally appropriate care lacking. Evidence suggests that for mental health treatment, Native Americans prefer culturally informed care that respects Native perspectives on health and well-being. Methods To decrease stress and promote well-being in tribal Head Start teachers we adapted and implemented a culturally focused intervention within a community-based participatory research framework using mixed methods. Feasibility and acceptability of the adapted 5-session curriculum was tested in a single arm intervention study with a sample of 18 teachers on the Fort Peck Reservation. Participants completed surveys at baseline and upon completion of the intervention. Within session observations and two post-intervention focus groups (n = 8, n = 10) were conducted to elaborate and explain the quantitative results eliciting participant experience of intervention effectiveness and feasibility, acceptably and appropriateness. Implementation outcomes were assessed quantitatively using the Acceptability of Intervention, Intervention Appropriateness, and Feasibility of Intervention measures. Results Quantitively, attendance rate overall was 93% with no dropouts. Pretest/posttest surveys were analyzed using t-tests and Hedges g to measure effect size. Contrary to our hypothesis, self-perceived stress showed a small positive effect size, indicating that participants were more stressed post intervention. However, depression decreased, with tribal identity and resilience showing positive effect sizes. Content analysis for the qualitative data collected within session observations and post intervention focus groups revealed how lifetime traumas were affecting participants, providing some explanation for the increase in stress. Teachers reported that the sessions helped their psychological health and well-being, supporting feasibility of future interventions. Acceptability scored highest with a mean (SD) of 4.25 (.84) out of 5, appropriateness 4.18 (.86) and feasibility 4.06 (.96) supporting intervention to be acceptable, appropriate, and feasible. Conclusion Utilizing a culturally based intervention to buffer stress and support the well-being of reservation-based teachers showed promise in helping them recognize their cultural strengths, stress, and need for ongoing support. Implementation outcomes show that intervention scale-out is feasible.

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“…External support from local and provincial government agencies was underscored to be critical in assisting Indigenous communities to cope during and after the wildfire. Support from governments and agencies may enhance community and individual efficacy to take action and feel in control of their situation, promoting positive coping strategies ( Brissette et al, 2020 ; Folkman & Moskowitz, 2000 ; Zakowski et al, 2001 ). However, participants described inadequate support for Indigenous residents, which was compounded by poor communication during the evacuation and recovery response.…”

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Exploring Indigenous Ways of Coping After a Wildfire Disaster in Northern Alberta, Canada

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In May 2016, a wildfire devastated a northern region of Alberta, Canada, resulting in negative consequences on physical and mental stress, social relationships, and overall resilience among Indigenous residents. Research on coping and managing stress following a disaster has failed to incorporate unique characteristics from Indigenous perspectives. Sharing circles were held in urban and rural community settings to capture: (a) Indigenous perspectives of coping, (b) individual and collective strengths that helped Indigenous residents and communities to cope during and after the wildfire, and (c) intergenerational experiences of coping from stress among Indigenous residents. Indigenous residents’ experience with coping from the wildfire was shaped by: (a) heightened physical and emotional stress, (b) existing structural inequities, and (c) strong community cohesion and connection to culture. An unexpected outcome of this research was the therapeutic value of the sharing circles for participants to share their experience.

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Associations of Historical Loss, Resilience, and Coping with Loss-related Emotional Symptoms in the Anishinaabe

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Clinically relevant historical trauma sequelae: A systematic review

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Feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of a culturally informed intervention to decrease stress and promote well-being in reservation-based Native American Head Start teachers

Exploring Indigenous Ways of Coping After a Wildfire Disaster in Northern Alberta, Canada

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