The Aboriginal tea ceremony: its relevance to psychiatric practice

Australas Psychiatry. 2008 Apr;16(2):130-2. doi: 10.1080/10398560701616221.

Abstract

Objective: To examine the elements of the Aboriginal tea ceremony and its relevance to psychiatric practice.

Conclusions: Through the Aboriginal tea ceremony, the mental health professional is able to convey that care and concern balance experience and expertise. These underpinning principles have wide application.

MeSH terms

  • Beverages*
  • Ceremonial Behavior*
  • Culture
  • Drinking Behavior*
  • Health Services, Indigenous / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Mental Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander*
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians'*
  • Professional-Patient Relations
  • Tea*

Substances

  • Tea