Jor'el McQueen - Sacred Medicine through a Māori Lens

Indigenous healing frameworks through a Maori perspective are described as holistic practices rooted in connection to ancestors and nature. Traditional methodology emphasizes the importance of community and familial support systems over purely individual approaches. The conceptualization of sacred medicine is framed not as short-term symptom management but as a way of life, highlighting the necessity of honoring cultural legacy and collective well-being in the therapeutic process. Key elements include the role of elders and community in ceremonial work, traditional sound practices, and deep listening techniques. Current therapeutic models are contrasted with these ancestry-based methods to underscore the need for culturally sensitive and accessible paradigms in the contemporary mental health landscape.