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Publication Date: 2012-Apr
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Walking in Beauty: An American Indian Perspective on Social Justice
Eason, Evan Allen; Robbins, Rockey
Counseling and Values, v57 n1 p18-23 Apr 2012
The purpose of this article is to introduce "walking in beauty," an American Indian spiritual perspective related to social justice that emphasizes beauty, harmony, connectedness/unity of experience, and imagination. Walking in beauty includes 3 processes: embodiment, creativity, and appreciation of the sublime. Recommendations are offered for counselors to walk in beauty with their clients. This way of being is viewed as a path to social justice.
Descriptors: Social Justice, Religious Factors, American Indians, Counselors, Counseling, Professional Development, Adult Education, Counselor Client Relationship, Client Characteristics (Human Services)
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Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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