Decolonizing Psychology | How Colonialism Severed Our Wellness

In this video, I offer teachings related to Decolonizing Psychology and how colonialism severed our wellness. Here I speak to the holistic wellness that our ancestors lived and embodied in their connection with the natural and spiritual world. This connection with Creation positively impacted our psyche and overall health. And, because of the programming from the western world, we became fragmented beings. The intention with this video is to begin to explore how we can decolonize psychology and reclaim our ancestral ways that kept us well and in harmony with our Mother Earth and the spirits.
Please note: I am not against therapy and understand that therapy in its current form may be helpful to some people. I believe in therapy as it is ultimately an Indigenous practice, though its current form reflects a Western worldview. It is my hope that we can begin to decolonize the practice so that the field can contribute to collective healing and liberation and truly serve the people in these times.
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Additional resources: Dr. Eduardo Duran Dr. Maria Yellowhorse Braveheart Dr. Joy DeGruy Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa Dr. Michael Yellow Bird Frantz Fanon Ignacio Martin-Baro The teachings I share also come from my own lived experiences, my walk as a medicine woman, and more than two decades of experience in facilitating healing and teaching anti-oppressive work.
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00:00 Decolonizing Psychology Intro
00:41 Western Therapy is a Colonial Tool & Tactic
03:27 How We Begin to Decolonize Psychology
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[@jonathanmarkov1741]

"You are not a machine with broken parts. You are a human being with unmet needs." - Johann Hari

[@dra.rosalesmeza]

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[@heiddizalamar2278]

This video was eye -opening and honestly hard to hear. I'm currently at a crossroads in my life and definitely hyper-independent. While I understand how oppression affected my family, as the only one who rages against the dysfunction in my family, I wonder how it is possible to heal my family when they don't want to even acknowledge their behavior. I'm struggling with wanting to connect with them, but still angry at the hurt and pain my family of origin has caused. Because if I go back into the family system, I'm expected to forget my own suffering in favor of everyone's else's comfort. And I just cannot allow myself to suffer anymore. How can this possibly be healed?

[@cosmicloverstarot]

Thank you for articulating such a complex topic with such grace, elegance, and simplicity. I'm taking a class on decolonizing psychology this semester and your video gave me a beautiful understanding to become rooted in.

[@SpiritVines]

Thank you I’ve been searching for content like this omg

[@dra.rosalesmeza]

Thank you for being here dear one. May you receive the medicine that you need. Sending you blessings on your journey 🙏🏼 🦅🦅

[@HannahGrace777]

Thank you, Dra.♥

[@basirbita]

I profoundly enjoyed watching your video, Dr. Meza. You beautifully articulated some roots of issues with western mainstream media and how to decolonize. We need more pepole to talk about decolonization of counseling and probe it from many other aspects too. Love and light

[@Messofcolors]

The thing that resonates with me most is how you mentioned that we aren’t meant to be hyper independent people. I think about this often as I feel as if it’s a “flaw” of mine, but it is definitely something I’ve pressured myself into being. Whenever I have dealt with very low periods with my wellbeing the one thing I crave most is connection but also the thing I would deny myself of at the same time. There is so much that I now want to reflect on and challenge my belief system around psychology and well being.

[@Scolecite]

A little independence is good, like how the Yin/Yang symbol has a spot of the opposite color inside of it. Hyper independence is not natural though.

[@thebalancewarrior]

This is amazing and exactly how I've been feeling. Thank you for putting this into words. 🙏🏼💜

[@dra.rosalesmeza]

Saludos, thank you for receiving dear one. May we receive the medicine we need to honor our sacred responsibility to bring forward the New Paradigm 🙏🏼

[@Messofcolors]

This is something I’ve never considered or realized before. I appreciate your video and insight. It makes me want to look into this more. I don’t think I’ve ever had people talk about this before which is surprising.

[@athomestudios8779]

Hi there, I was recommended you video, and it feels really good to be validated in the intersection of research and lived coloniser conditions.

[@crianzaarmoniosa6227]

This is truly a gem thanks so much for sharing

[@dra.rosalesmeza]

Thank you for honoring and receiving the medicine 🙏

[@merlestone4780]

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing 💜

[@dra.rosalesmeza]

Thank you for hearing the call. May we receive the healing we need for collective liberation.

[@njr2222]

Wow. Just absolutely life changing. Thank you.

[@dra.rosalesmeza]

Thank you for being here and co-weaving, receiving the medicine.

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[@rafaellopez650]

Gracias

[@dra.rosalesmeza]

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[@PrajnaOHara]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You have articulated so precisely what I have wrestled with as a colonialized white woman indoctrinated into white male patriarchal systems and the horrific abuse that has come from these systems. In deconstructing the ways I've collaborated, and had blind loyalties, I have burned many old bridges (they we collapsing anyway) - many - as there is a time when the rage at it all can be debilitating OR to stay with and be blessed to find someone like you - there is a crystal clear recognition. I feel less alone - your words seep into the marrow of my bones, the memories of what I live for - the people - our ancestors who are here - speaking through you, calling us forth - those who are coming forth... I will share this video with my list that has been dwindling since my messaging has shifted - that is fine. Those who remain are the ones ready to live our ancient wisdom. I don't know you but I love you and all that you represent. Thank you!

[@dra.rosalesmeza]

Saludos dear, thank you for sharing with heart. Your words are so received and appreciated. Thank you for hearing the call of this work and understanding our ethical duty as healers. May we receive the medicine we need and honor our sacred responsibility. Blessings on your journey , join us in the work if you feel deeply called 🙏🏽

[@PrajnaOHara]

I'm 100% with you and have joined your email list. I am eager for more - and will find a way to join you hermana!@@dra.rosalesmeza

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Thank you for sharing

[@dra.rosalesmeza]

Thank you for being here 🙏🏼

[@coffee1st989]

Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻

[@dra.rosalesmeza]

Thank you for being here and witnessing 🙏

[@lauriejackson3727]

Thank you Doctora. Re-orienting to this truth is so restorative of my inner and outer harmony. Blessings ❤.

[@dra.rosalesmeza]

Saludos Laurie, so grateful to your commitment to creating a New Paradigm 🙏

[@ogskullomania3119]

I love the content

[@dra.rosalesmeza]

Thank you for honoring and being here 🙏

[@salimboudjema6018]

Hola dra la empeze a seguir en instagram, su contenido es de lo mejor que me encontrado, no estaria interesada en publicar en español? Latinoamerica necesita descolonizarse tambien, que no sea un lujo nomas para anglofonos. Gracias.

[@dra.rosalesmeza]

Gracias por recibir la medicina y entender la importancia de este trabajo. Para un futuro, sí. Bendiciones 🦅

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All our relations. Thank you. 🦅🪶❤️‍🩹🚣‍♂️🏇🔥💦🌎🙏🏽

[@dra.rosalesmeza]

Thank you for receiving 🙏🏼