Female Mexican Immigrants in the United States: Cultural Knowledge and Healing. Issue 1 (3rd April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Morgan-Consoli, Melissa L.; Unzueta, Emily
• Is Part Of: Women & therapy. Volume 41:Issue 1/2(2018)
• Page Start: 165
• Page End: 179
• Publication Date: 2018-04-03
• Subjects: Mexican immigrants -- spirituality -- women's indigenous healing; Women -- Mental health -- Periodicals; Feminist therapy -- Periodicals; 616.8914082
• DOI: 10.1080/02703149.2017.1323473
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0270-3149

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Mexican American immigrant women have faced many adversities historically, resulting in significant injuries to their physical and psychological selves. In attempts to heal from such injuries, these women have long engaged in self-healing through maintenance of their own cultural values, identities, and beliefs and also through working with, or even becoming, traditional healers. Such healing processes can be seen as a form of adjustment to a new culture, as well as a maintenance of native culture (Espin, 1996 ) and may take the form of a blending of cultures representing a "new indigeneity." This article highlights such healing practices, including the role of cultural values and beliefs for healing, as well as current efforts to blend cultural healing practices within a framework of equality and respect.