Maisie, First Nations
Maisie Smith is Tlingit and Northern Tutchone from Champagne and Aishihik First Nations. She was born and raised in the Yukon Territory and is part of the Daklaweidi Clan. Maisie completed her Masters degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of British Columbia and is a registered clinical counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
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- Feel your own grief (1:45)
- Our dignity (button) blanket (2:52)
- The importance of laughter (4:58)
- Western philosophy and Indigenous philosophy (2:55)
- A doctor I'll never forget: Excellent culturally safe care (1:08)
- Meeting families where they are at (2:49)
- Avoid making assumptions (2:02)
- Educating healthcare providers about Indigenous history to improve care (2:37)
- Impact of residential schools on grief (7:30)
- Colonization, trauma and responses to dying and grief (4:15)
- Listening and taking time (5:11)
- Use clear language (1:15)
- Respecting ceremony (1:15)
- The words you use matter: How some words shut down discussion (1:04)
- Paying attention to everyone in the room (2:17)
- How I care for and protect myself (4:14)
- Having a personal relationship with the patient and family (1:21)
- Working with patients and families (4:42)
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