Native American Heritage Series: Culturally Responsive Care with Indigenous Communities

People of Color in Psychology

Through centuries of resilience, Native Americans and Indigenous peoples have developed profound healing practices that address both mental and spiritual well-being. Psychologists can draw invaluable lessons from Indigenous cultures by cultivating deeper connections and honoring their approaches to healing. In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Mark Standing Eagle Baez who developed a culturally responsive approach to care called the Sweetgrass Method. Dr. Baez is also the president-elect of the Society of Indian Psychologists, a fantastic community advocating for Native mental health by bringing attention to issues influencing Native mental health and psychology today.

Dr. Mark Standing Eagle Baez’s Contact:

Email - [email protected]

The Society of Indian Psychologists - https://www.nativepsychs.org/contact-sip

Further Readings:

Baez, Mark Standing Eagle PhD; Baez, Carla Allison PhD; Lavallie, Brittany; and Spears, Whitney (2022) "Sweetgrass Method: A Culturally Responsive Approach among American Indian and Alaska Native K-12," Journal of Indigenous Research: Vol. 10: Iss. 2022, Article 3.

Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/kicjir/vol10/iss2022/3

More on the Sweetgrass Method:

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ncq7g-14e1e3f

https://treatmentmagazine.com/what-is-the-sweetgrass-method-for-addiction-treatment/

Donate to The Society of Indian Psychologists:

https://www.nativepsychs.org/donate

Music Samples:

Intro by Darren Thompson - Prayers

Intro transition by Aleksey Chistilin - Cinematic Inspiring Landscape

Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure

Podcast Equipment:

Blue Yeti USB Microphone

Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Headphone

Mic Foam Cover