Empowered Healing: Reconnecting Through Kānaka-Centered Therapy

[@ThePuamaeole]

How do you all feel about folx who are from the continent lived in Hawaii for a few years and soliciting clients who are Kanaka on the continent?

[@AANHPIOhanaCenterofExcellence]

Value can be found in empowering clients to exercise their *ea* (self-sovereignty) by choosing the therapist who feels right for them-and that means doing their research and feeling into their naʻau (intuition). Providers also have a professional and ethical responsibility to be honest about their background and the scope of their practice.

[@KanakaToKanaka]

Hmm, I wonder how often this happens and whether these therapists are Kānaka in diaspora or non-Kānaka from the continent. If they’re non-Kānaka, it’s important to consider their intentions for seeking Kānaka clients. Many feel a kinship to Kānaka and/or people of Hawaiʻi because of our rich culture/the many special cultures here. They may feel a sincere desire to help and support Kānaka. Ultimately, I believe in empowering clients to exercise their *ea* (self-sovereignty) by choosing the therapist who feels right for them-and that means doing their research and feeling into their naʻau (intuition). Providers also have a professional and ethical responsibility to be honest about their background and the scope of their practice