Counseling Native Americans: An introduction for Non‐Native American Counselors

This article provides a primer on counseling Native American clients for non‐Native American counselors and psychotherapists. The diversity of this population is described and a general model of healing from a traditional Native American perspective is presented, with implications for counseling practice. Relevant research is reviewed and practical suggestions are offered for providing counseling services to Native Americans. 1991 American Counseling Association