Esta pesquisa visa analisar algumas das principais implicações causadas pelas epidemias nas interações desenvolvidas entre índios Tupi e jesuítas na América Portuguesa entre os anos de 1549 e 1585. Para isto, buscamos, inicialmente, salientar a influência das interpretações elaboradas sobre as origens dos contágios, tanto para a construção de concepções sobre o “outro” formuladas a partir do encontro, quanto para a criação de diferentes soluções e acomodações concebidas com o intuito de mitigar os efeitos provocados por estes fenômenos. Em seguida, destacamos como as implicações acarretadas por estas medidas de proteção, aliadas as transformações ocasionadas pelas abruptas quedas demográficas, repercutiram nas relações que se estabeleceram entre indígenas e inacianos durante estas pouco mais de três décadas. Deste modo, foi possível relacionar a emergência de diferentes epidemias ao desenvolvimento de aproximações e rupturas nestas interações, e, com isto, sublinhar as consequências drásticas destes surtos nas dinâmicas dos primeiros contatos desenvolvidos entre os Tupi e a missão jesuítica no período quinhentista. / This research aims to analyze the impacts of epidemics in the interactions between Tupi and Jesuits in América Portuguesa between the years 1549 and 1585. For this, we sought initially highlight the influence of interpretations elaborated on the origins of the contagions, both for the construction of conceptions of the "other" formulated from the encounter, and for the development of different solutions and adaptations designed with the intention of mitigate the effects caused by these phenomena. Then, we emphasize how the implications entailed by these protective measures, combined with transformations caused by abrupt demographic falls, affected the relations between indigenous and missionaries during these bit more three decades. Thereby, it was possible to relate the emergence of epidemics to approuches and disruptions in these interactions, and, thus, underline the drastic consequences of these outbreaks in the dynamics of the first contacts developed between Tupi and Jesuit mission in sixteenth- century.

Esta pesquisa visa analisar algumas das principais implicações causadas pelas epidemias nas interações desenvolvidas entre índios Tupi e jesuítas na América Portuguesa entre os anos de 1549 e 1585. Para isto, buscamos, inicialmente, salientar a influência das interpretações elaboradas sobre as origens dos contágios, tanto para a construção de concepções sobre o “outro” formuladas a partir do encontro, quanto para a criação de diferentes soluções e acomodações concebidas com o intuito de mitigar os efeitos provocados por estes fenômenos. Em seguida, destacamos como as implicações acarretadas por estas medidas de proteção, aliadas as transformações ocasionadas pelas abruptas quedas demográficas, repercutiram nas relações que se estabeleceram entre indígenas e inacianos durante estas pouco mais de três décadas. Deste modo, foi possível relacionar a emergência de diferentes epidemias ao desenvolvimento de aproximações e rupturas nestas interações, e, com isto, sublinhar as consequências drásticas destes surtos nas dinâmicas dos primeiros contatos desenvolvidos entre os Tupi e a missão jesuítica no período quinhentista. / This research aims to analyze the impacts of epidemics in the interactions between Tupi and Jesuits in América Portuguesa between the years 1549 and 1585. For this, we sought initially highlight the influence of interpretations elaborated on the origins of the contagions, both for the construction of conceptions of the "other" formulated from the encounter, and for the development of different solutions and adaptations designed with the intention of mitigate the effects caused by these phenomena. Then, we emphasize how the implications entailed by these protective measures, combined with transformations caused by abrupt demographic falls, affected the relations between indigenous and missionaries during these bit more three decades. Thereby, it was possible to relate the emergence of epidemics to approuches and disruptions in these interactions, and, thus, underline the drastic consequences of these outbreaks in the dynamics of the first contacts developed between Tupi and Jesuit mission in sixteenth- century.

Esta pesquisa visa analisar algumas das principais implicações causadas pelas epidemias nas interações desenvolvidas entre índios Tupi e jesuítas na América Portuguesa entre os anos de 1549 e 1585. Para isto, buscamos, inicialmente, salientar a influência das interpretações elaboradas sobre as origens dos contágios, tanto para a construção de concepções sobre o “outro” formuladas a partir do encontro, quanto para a criação de diferentes soluções e acomodações concebidas com o intuito de mitigar os efeitos provocados por estes fenômenos. Em seguida, destacamos como as implicações acarretadas por estas medidas de proteção, aliadas as transformações ocasionadas pelas abruptas quedas demográficas, repercutiram nas relações que se estabeleceram entre indígenas e inacianos durante estas pouco mais de três décadas. Deste modo, foi possível relacionar a emergência de diferentes epidemias ao desenvolvimento de aproximações e rupturas nestas interações, e, com isto, sublinhar as consequências drásticas destes surtos nas dinâmicas dos primeiros contatos desenvolvidos entre os Tupi e a missão jesuítica no período quinhentista. / This research aims to analyze the impacts of epidemics in the interactions between Tupi and Jesuits in América Portuguesa between the years 1549 and 1585. For this, we sought initially highlight the influence of interpretations elaborated on the origins of the contagions, both for the construction of conceptions of the "other" formulated from the encounter, and for the development of different solutions and adaptations designed with the intention of mitigate the effects caused by these phenomena. Then, we emphasize how the implications entailed by these protective measures, combined with transformations caused by abrupt demographic falls, affected the relations between indigenous and missionaries during these bit more three decades. Thereby, it was possible to relate the emergence of epidemics to approuches and disruptions in these interactions, and, thus, underline the drastic consequences of these outbreaks in the dynamics of the first contacts developed between Tupi and Jesuit mission in sixteenth- century.

This research journey examines the process of co-creating, along with my co-travellers (research participants), a more holistic approach to trauma debriefing. Whilst incorporating elements of Mitchell's (1983) Critical Incidence Stress Debriefing model (C.I.S.D.), our point of difference has been to adopt a narrative pastoral approach. This was achieved by introducing spirituality and narrative therapy practices. Our research pathway has been further shaped by adopting a qualitative research approach within a postmodern, social construction discourse. My research curiosity was invited by both the mind, body and soul divide expressed in psychology; and the healing possibilities of spirituality I have witnessed in both my own and in the lives of others. While my co-travellers predominantly preferred to express their spirituality in terms of Christianity, our narrative pastoral approach to trauma debriefing is offered to people of all religious persuasions. / Practical Theology / M.Th. (with specialisation in Pastoral therapy)

This research journey examines the process of co-creating, along with my co-travellers (research participants), a more holistic approach to trauma debriefing. Whilst incorporating elements of Mitchell's (1983) Critical Incidence Stress Debriefing model (C.I.S.D.), our point of difference has been to adopt a narrative pastoral approach. This was achieved by introducing spirituality and narrative therapy practices. Our research pathway has been further shaped by adopting a qualitative research approach within a postmodern, social construction discourse. My research curiosity was invited by both the mind, body and soul divide expressed in psychology; and the healing possibilities of spirituality I have witnessed in both my own and in the lives of others. While my co-travellers predominantly preferred to express their spirituality in terms of Christianity, our narrative pastoral approach to trauma debriefing is offered to people of all religious persuasions. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M.Th. (with specialisation in Pastoral therapy)

<p>All images in this document may not be produced without the expressed written consent of the author.</p> / <p>The innovative research method of “body mapping” was used in this study with geriatric inpatients receiving daily hæmodialysis therapy for end-stage renal disease at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute.</p> <p>Five people took part in this study; three participants completed all study phases. They created three body maps each and took part in one follow up, semi-structured interview to share their experiences of body mapping. Two themes were drawn from the data: (1) body mapping gives patients a voice to communicate their experiences in the dialysis unit; and (2) body mapping makes visible participants’ illness adjustment patterns, and levels of connection, or disconnection in the dialysis unit.</p> <p>Based on the ways body mapping benefitted participants in this study, it is reasonable to suggest that this visual communication tool could be useful in other research settings, and as a clinical tool to support patients’ attention to their bodies and their interactions with healthcare providers.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)