Original Articles

Integrating Ancestral Consciousness into Conventional Counselling

Published in: Journal of Psychology in Africa
Volume 21 , issue 3 , 2011 , pages: 375–381

DOI: 10.1080/14330237.2011.10820471

Author(s): Olaniyi Bojuwoye University of the Western Cape, , Steve Edwards University of Zululand,

Keywords: Ancestral consciousness , attachment theory , conventional counselling , indigenous people , ancestors , living descendants

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Abstract

This article discusses concepts from traditional beliefs in ancestral spirits as therapeutic behavior change agents. Specifically, it examines ancestral consciousness in relation to attachment theory and its application in conventional counselling. A case illustration is discussed to show the potential incremental value of addressing ancestral consciousness in counselling people of African ancestry.

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