PSY1011 Study Guide - Final Guide: Woiwurrung Language, Social Exclusion, Substance Abuse
8 Aug 2018
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Torres strait islander = from the islands at the top of queensland. There were more than 258 tribes within australia with different languages and more than 700 different dialects. Each had their own traditions, ceremonies and beliefs. Colonial definition: a person of aboriginal or torres strait islander decent, identifies as being of aboriginal or torres strait islander origin and, accepted by the community with which the person associates. Higher rates of physical health complications (effects of experiencing trauma can be passed on through genes) Higher rates of death by suicide (2. 6 more likely) Use the social and emotional wellbeing (sewb) framework; Look at heath holistically, not biological, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural separately. Look at the individual or community themselves and their connections. Prioritise and emphasise wellness, harmony and balance rather than illness and symptom reduction. Recognise that past event may impact wellbeing today. The self is not defined by one item. Other areas step up if one is lacking.
