ABSTRACT
T he major purpose of this volume was to critically and fully examine the roles and functions of, and behaviors exhibited by, Yoruba Traditional Healers (babalawo) of Nigeria toward their clients.
Furthermore, this analysis generated hypotheses concerning the interpersonal techniques used by healers with their clients within the Yoruba cultural milieu. Following from the foregoing, this final chapter summarizes Chapters One through Five, highlights the hypotheses formulated in Chapters Four and Five, discusses the observations and images that were captured during the videotaped sessions, presents recommendations for further study and analyzes implications for counselors.
