Description
Book SynopsisThe first edition of this book was acclaimed as a practical, insightful and humane guide for professionals in mental health, social work and voluntary and government agencies who are concerned with the care of refugees and other victims of political and military violence. These professionals can develop feelings of irritation, disappointment and hopelessness when their work seems not to have the expected result. Successful counselling and therapy require empathy with such victims of traumatic events. But empathy must be based on, and combined with, expertise and knowledge that is both scientific and research-based, and focused on the special needs of these victims. This book is written from the first-hand experience of a world expert in this field, and provides
* A practical guide to clinical work with adult, child and adolescent victims
* A conceptual framework which places treatment in the context of the main therapeutic approaches
* A review of the research evidence that
Table of ContentsThe Experiences of Refugees.
Traumatization and Uprooting: Theoretical Views.
Diagnostic Appraisal.
Working with Cultural Differences.
Treatment Goals and the Therapeutic Relationship.
Treatment of Crises and Symptoms.
Restoring Emotional Stability.
Victims of Sexual Violence.
Children and Adolescents.
Specific Issues in Working with Refugees.
References.
Indexes.
