hispanic and latino populations folk healing practice
Hispanic and Latino Populations
Directions: Choose one of the following Options and follow the required directions. See Discussion Guidelines under the “Syllabus & Details” tab.
OPTION 1
(1) Read chapter 5 and pages 103-104 in required Complementary and Alternative Therapies (Fountaine) bookand the following articles:
http://www.bc.edu/clubs/mendel/ethos/archives/2008/brown.shtml
https://mexicoculture.wordpress.com/2011/10/06/curanderismo-traditional-healing-in-mexico/
https://case.edu/med/epidbio/mphp439/Hispanic_Healthcare.pdf
(2) Assignment: Develop an educational board, pamphlet, or PowerPoint in which you (1) describe the history of healing in Hispanics, give examples of folk healing in their culture, and describe implications and methods for cultural competency in the Hispanic population. If you choose the PowerPoint you may post as an attachment, otherwise, post a picture of your (1) your assignment (board or pamphlet) and (2) you with your assignment. Please be creative and include artwork/pictures, etc on your assignment.
Potential +1-5 (teacher discretion!) bonus points for successful completion!
(3)Then, in a 300-500 word essay, discuss the history of curanderismo.