Felicia Schanche Hodge|Anna Pasqua|Carol A. Marquez|Betty Geishirt-Cantrell
Utilizing Traditional Storytelling to Promote Wellness in American Indian Communities
American Indian Center|American Indian Center|American Indian Center|American Indian Center
utilizing storytelling transmit educational messages traditional pedagogical method practiced many american indian tribes american indian stories effective present essential ideas values simple entertaining form different story characters show positive negative behaviors stories illustrate consequences behaviors invite listeners come conclusions personal reflection stories passed tribal communities generations listeners also opportunity reconnect identify past tribal realities article reports research intervention unique promoting health wellness use storytelling project utilized stories help motivate tribal members adopt healthy traditional lifestyles practices authors present discuss stories selected techniques used telling preparation setting storytelling involvement interaction group