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HEALING GROUP [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- healing circle
1, record 1, English, healing%20circle
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Healing circles have been a fundamental part of Indigenous traditional healing practices for many years worldwide. A healing circle is a method of promoting healing that is based on Indigenous traditional belief systems. It is a form of group support for individuals struggling with addictions, violence, grief, trauma and more. 2, record 1, English, - healing%20circle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cercle de guérison
1, record 1, French, cercle%20de%20gu%C3%A9rison
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cercles de guérison sont des réunions de groupe qui offrent un espace sécuritaire aux individus pour s'exprimer tour à tour en faisant circuler un objet symbolique. Le cercle de guérison a pour but de soulager la douleur et de guérir les blessures physiques et émotionnelles. 2, record 1, French, - cercle%20de%20gu%C3%A9rison
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-07-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- group social worker
1, record 2, English, group%20social%20worker
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Group social workers work with people in support groups. They give individuals tools for healing and growth and help members of the group help one another. 1, record 2, English, - group%20social%20worker
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- travailleur social de groupe
1, record 2, French, travailleur%20social%20de%20groupe
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- travailleuse sociale de groupe 2, record 2, French, travailleuse%20sociale%20de%20groupe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Practitioners of natural healing
1, record 3, English, Practitioners%20of%20natural%20healing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Practitioners of natural healing provide health care to patients using traditional Chinese medicine techniques and other forms of treatment including acupuncture, herbology or reflexology to promote, maintain and restore the holistic health of patients. They usually work in private practice, including group or team practices, or are employed by clinics, health clubs and spas. 1, record 3, English, - Practitioners%20of%20natural%20healing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
3232: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 3, English, - Practitioners%20of%20natural%20healing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Praticiens/praticiennes des médecines douces
1, record 3, French, Praticiens%2Fpraticiennes%20des%20m%C3%A9decines%20douces
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les praticiens des médecines douces fournissent des soins de santé aux patients en utilisant des techniques de médecine traditionnelle chinoise et d'autres formes de traitement, y compris l'acupuncture, la médecine par les plantes médicinales ou la réflexologie pour promouvoir, maintenir et rétablir la santé holistique des patients. Ils exercent habituellement en cabinet privé, y compris les pratiques d'équipe ou de groupe, ou dans des cliniques, des centres de santé ou des spas. 1, record 3, French, - Praticiens%2Fpraticiennes%20des%20m%C3%A9decines%20douces
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
3232 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 3, French, - Praticiens%2Fpraticiennes%20des%20m%C3%A9decines%20douces
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-10-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Paramedical Staff
- Pregnancy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- registered midwife
1, record 4, English, registered%20midwife
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- RM 2, record 4, English, RM
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- licensed midwife 2, record 4, English, licensed%20midwife
correct
- certificated midwife 3, record 4, English, certificated%20midwife
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification(NOC), official occupational titles in Group 3232-Midwives and Practitioners of Natural Healing. 4, record 4, English, - registered%20midwife
Record 4, Key term(s)
- licenced midwife
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Personnel para-médical
- Grossesse
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sage-femme autorisée
1, record 4, French, sage%2Dfemme%20autoris%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- maïeuticien autorisé 2, record 4, French, ma%C3%AFeuticien%20autoris%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- sage-femme diplômée 3, record 4, French, sage%2Dfemme%20dipl%C3%B4m%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- maïeuticien diplômé 4, record 4, French, ma%C3%AFeuticien%20dipl%C3%B4m%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La sage-femme diplômée fait partie du personnel médical. Elle a terminé avec succès la filière prescrite et acquis les compétences lui permettant d'exercer la profession de sage-femme dans le cadre des prescriptions légales. L'activité de la sage-femme diplômée surveille, accompagne et conseille les femmes durant la grossesse, la naissance et le post-partum; elle pratique des accouchements sous sa propre responsabilité et soigne les nouveau-nés. Elle assure les mesures préventives, détecte les situations à risque chez la mère et l'enfant, prend les mesures d'urgence. Elle collabore avec l'équipe médicale et pluridisciplinaire. 3, record 4, French, - sage%2Dfemme%20autoris%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-09-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Homeopathy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- homeopathic practitioner
1, record 5, English, homeopathic%20practitioner
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- doctor of homeopathy 1, record 5, English, doctor%20of%20homeopathy
correct
- doctor of homeopathic therapeutics 1, record 5, English, doctor%20of%20homeopathic%20therapeutics
correct
- homeopathic physician 1, record 5, English, homeopathic%20physician
correct
- homeopath 1, record 5, English, homeopath
correct
- homeopathist 1, record 5, English, homeopathist
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification(NOC), official occupational titles in Group 3232-Midwives and Practitioners of Natural Healing. 2, record 5, English, - homeopathic%20practitioner
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Homéopathie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- docteur en thérapie homéopathique
1, record 5, French, docteur%20en%20th%C3%A9rapie%20hom%C3%A9opathique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- docteure en thérapie homéopathique 1, record 5, French, docteure%20en%20th%C3%A9rapie%20hom%C3%A9opathique
correct, feminine noun
- médecin homéopathe 1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9decin%20hom%C3%A9opathe
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- praticien en homéopathie 1, record 5, French, praticien%20en%20hom%C3%A9opathie
correct, masculine noun
- praticienne en homéopathie 1, record 5, French, praticienne%20en%20hom%C3%A9opathie
correct, feminine noun
- homéopathe 1, record 5, French, hom%C3%A9opathe
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- docteur en homéopathie 1, record 5, French, docteur%20en%20hom%C3%A9opathie
correct, masculine noun
- docteure en homéopathie 1, record 5, French, docteure%20en%20hom%C3%A9opathie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titres de professions officiels dans le Groupe 3232 - Sages-femmes/maïeuticiens et praticiens/praticiennes des médecines douces. 2, record 5, French, - docteur%20en%20th%C3%A9rapie%20hom%C3%A9opathique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Homeopatía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- médico homeópata
1, record 5, Spanish, m%C3%A9dico%20home%C3%B3pata
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- médica homeópata 1, record 5, Spanish, m%C3%A9dica%20home%C3%B3pata
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Especialista en homeopatía. 1, record 5, Spanish, - m%C3%A9dico%20home%C3%B3pata
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-08-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Sociology
- Practice and Procedural Law
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- healing group
1, record 6, English, healing%20group
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... Canada agrees to cause Service Canada to credit each eligible recipient with an amount up to $3,000 for each eligible CEP [common experience payment] recipient for personal healing (the personalized healing amount) services from a list of healing entities or groups jointly approved by Canada and the AFN [Assembly of First Nations] ... 1, record 6, English, - healing%20group
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des Autochtones
- Droit judiciaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- groupe de guérison
1, record 6, French, groupe%20de%20gu%C3%A9rison
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le Canada accepte de faire créditer par Service Canada à chaque bénéficiaire admissible du PEC [paiement d'expérience commune] un montant allant jusqu'à 3 000 $ pour des services de guérison personnelle (le montant pour guérison personnelle) fournis par une liste d'entités ou de groupes de guérison approuvés conjointement par le Canada et l'APN [Assemblée des Premières Nations] [...] 1, record 6, French, - groupe%20de%20gu%C3%A9rison
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-06-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Sociology
- Group Dynamics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- group healing 1, record 7, English, group%20healing
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Residential schools. 1, record 7, English, - group%20healing
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des Autochtones
- Dynamique des groupes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- guérison collective
1, record 7, French, gu%C3%A9rison%20collective
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pensionnats. 1, record 7, French, - gu%C3%A9rison%20collective
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-09-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Honorary Distinctions
- Social Law
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Ron Wiebe Restorative Justice Award
1, record 8, English, Ron%20Wiebe%20Restorative%20Justice%20Award
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This award was established in honour of the late Ron Wiebe, former CSC(Correctional Service Canada) Warden, for his outstanding commitment and leadership in the field of restorative justice. The award is presented annually to an individual or group who meets the following criteria : models restorative justice principles in the service of justice and peace; and demonstrates, through their work or lifestyle, ways of transforming human relations by enabling and promoting communication and healing between people in conflict, be they victims, offenders, colleagues, families or neighbours. 1, record 8, English, - Ron%20Wiebe%20Restorative%20Justice%20Award
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations du gouvernement fédéral
- Droit social
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- prix de la justice réparatrice Ron Wiebe
1, record 8, French, prix%20de%20la%20justice%20r%C3%A9paratrice%20Ron%20Wiebe
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce prix a été créé en l'honneur de feu Ron Wiebe, ancien directeur d'établissement du SCC (Service correctionnel Canada), pour son dévouement et son esprit d'initiative exceptionnels dans le domaine de la justice réparatrice. Le Prix est décerné chaque année à un groupe ou à une personne qui répond aux critères suivants : l'application des principes de justice réparatrice au service de la justice et de la paix; la démonstration, par son travail ou son mode de vie, qu'il est possible d'améliorer les relations humaines en favorisant la communication et la réconciliation entre des personnes en situation conflictuelle, que ce soit des victimes, des délinquants, des collègues, des membres de la famille ou des voisins. 1, record 8, French, - prix%20de%20la%20justice%20r%C3%A9paratrice%20Ron%20Wiebe
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-09-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Orthopedic Surgery
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- total hip arthroplasty
1, record 9, English, total%20hip%20arthroplasty
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- total hip replacement 2, record 9, English, total%20hip%20replacement
correct
- THR 1, record 9, English, THR
correct
- THR 1, record 9, English, THR
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One group is treated with a primary total hip arthroplasty(Exeterprosthesis) for dislocated femoral neck fracture and compared to a matched group of patients treated with a secondary total hip arthroplasty(Exeterprosthesis) for healing complications(pseudarthrosis or avascular necrosis) after dislocated femoral neck fracture. 1, record 9, English, - total%20hip%20arthroplasty
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Primary total hip replacement (THR) is most commonly used for hip joint failure caused by osteoarthritis; other indications include, but are not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis, certain hip fractures, benign and malignant bone tumors ... 3, record 9, English, - total%20hip%20arthroplasty
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie orthopédique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- arthroplastie totale de hanche
1, record 9, French, arthroplastie%20totale%20de%20hanche
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- mise en place d'une prothèse totale de hanche 2, record 9, French, mise%20en%20place%20d%27une%20proth%C3%A8se%20totale%20de%20hanche
correct, feminine noun
- remplacement total de la hanche 3, record 9, French, remplacement%20total%20de%20la%20hanche
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervention chirurgicale consistant à refaire l'articulation de la hanche en remplaçant la tête fémorale et le cotyle. 4, record 9, French, - arthroplastie%20totale%20de%20hanche
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un certain nombre de chirurgiens disent qu'ils n'ont pratiquement jamais de luxation après mise en place d'une prothèse totale de hanche. 5, record 9, French, - arthroplastie%20totale%20de%20hanche
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Depuis 1994-1995, on note que le taux de pontage coronarien augmente et que les taux d'interventions pour remplacement total de la hanche, autres arthroplasties de la hanche et remplacement total du genou sont demeurés relativement constants dans le temps. 3, record 9, French, - arthroplastie%20totale%20de%20hanche
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía ortopédica
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- artroplastia total de cadera
1, record 9, Spanish, artroplastia%20total%20de%20cadera
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2005-05-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Aboriginal Law
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Aboriginal Women's Health and Healing Research Group
1, record 10, English, Aboriginal%20Women%27s%20Health%20and%20Healing%20Research%20Group
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- AWHHRG 1, record 10, English, AWHHRG
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Aboriginal Women's Health and Healing Research Group(AWHHRG) is a national network of First Nations, Métis and Inuit women researchers interested in community-based research focused on the health and healing of Aboriginal women, their families and communities. The AWHHRG receives financial support from the Women's Health Contribution Program, Health Canada and is working toward the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal Women's Health and Healing. 1, record 10, English, - Aboriginal%20Women%27s%20Health%20and%20Healing%20Research%20Group
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Droit autochtone
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de recherche sur la santé et la guérison des femmes autochtones
1, record 10, French, Groupe%20de%20recherche%20sur%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20et%20la%20gu%C3%A9rison%20des%20femmes%20autochtones
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- GRSGFA 1, record 10, French, GRSGFA
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Groupe de recherche sur la santé et la guérison des femmes autochtones (GRSGFA) est un réseau national de chercheuses des Premières nations et de chercheuses métisses et inuites intéressées par la recherche communautaire dans les domaines de la santé et de la guérison des femmes autochtones, de leur famille et de leur communauté. Le GRSGFA reçoit une aide financière du Programme de contribution pour la santé des femmes de Santé Canada et travaille à l'établissement d'un Centre d'excellence pour la santé et la guérison des femmes autochtones. 1, record 10, French, - Groupe%20de%20recherche%20sur%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20et%20la%20gu%C3%A9rison%20des%20femmes%20autochtones
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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