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Hmong Culture Case Study

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This case is about the not knowing the knowledge of the cultural norms practiced. A traditional method of healing, in the Hmong culture, also known as Cao Gio, or "coining. There is another type of healings also used such as “cupping” oil is applied to the area of interest, then a small glass cups are placed; adheres suction to the cup, light is projected onto the cups for about 10-15 minutes. Once removed they leave a symmetrical bruise on the area of interest. The purpose of this technique is to bring the blood flow to the area to help it heal. Yes, I can understand that the bruises that are left behind do look like that the individual was abused. With this being a treatment of medicine in the Hmong culture this should be dismissed as abusive, this method is not abusive at all and while the coining is administered to heal the child. If someone does report this type of case to child protective services, is doing their job as a mandated reporter, but before starting this step, they should first question the parent more about their culture of healing and check in to the procedure of coining before making any judgment calls. I think that as social workers we should be aware and respect the different cultures that we will be in contact and work together. with. I suggest including on the intake forms there …show more content…

I agree that the procedure does works. When she does acupuncture on me she uses thin needles, she lightly puts them in the areas that I suffer pain from, and it helps with the pain. Eastern medicine has been practiced for centuries and to this day is still being practiced. Acupuncture is another method that is used for people who are drug users, in their treatment plan. I would recommend this type of medicine before taking another painkiller or pain medicine that is

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