A Dictionary of Patients' Spiritual & Cultural Values for Health Care ...
A Dictionary of Patients' Spiritual & Cultural Values for Health Care ...
A Dictionary of Patients' Spiritual & Cultural Values for Health Care ...
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SanteriaBasicsHealingCeremoniesSimilar to Voodoo spiritualityMix <strong>of</strong> Catholic rituals and various African deitiesMay seek a Santeria priest <strong>for</strong> physical and mental healing who may useherbal <strong>for</strong>mulas, prayers, and ritualMostly per<strong>for</strong>med secretly at home because <strong>of</strong> Santeria’s stigmaCan include spells, magic, and animal sacrificeVoodoo*There are many variations <strong>of</strong> Voodoo…the following describes Voodoo <strong>Spiritual</strong>ityfound in the United StatesBeliefsCeremoniesDemographicsHealingThere is one God, Bondye, and many other spiritual beings, called IwaIwa are the ruling <strong>for</strong>ce <strong>of</strong> the world, they decide the fate <strong>of</strong> everything.They are asked <strong>for</strong> help and <strong>for</strong> change.Include drums, dancing and animal sacrifice. Animals are sacrificed toplease and thank the spirits.Because many Westerners are afraid <strong>of</strong> Voodoo culture, ceremonies maybe held in secret.Originated in West Africa. It has spread to the Caribbean, the Philippines,North and South America<strong>Spiritual</strong> healing may include herbs, ritual, and faith healing36
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