In recent years, the psychological effects of violence and warfare
on civilian populations have increasingly become the focus of
humanitarian relief operations. After both natural and man-made
disasters, efforts to provide de-briefing, counselling and therapy
for survivors are widely seen as an essential part of the emergency
response. Much of the analysis of trauma has revolved around the
concept of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It is now
generally assumed that PTSD captures the fundamental psychological
disturbance after any particular type of trauma or extreme event.
However, there is now growing concern that models developed in
Western psychiatry in response to trauma should not be used
uncritically in societies that do not share the same cultural
preoccupations. So rapid has been the response that there has been
little time to reflect on the relevance of psyche-social trauma
projects for local populations.
This book examines emerging concerns about the export of trauma
experts and counsellors to war-tom areas of the world. The
contributors are all professionals who are involved in helping
adults and children rebuild their lives after witnessing the
destruction of their families and communities. Based on their own
experience of working internationally, this book presents both an
analysis of current, misconceived, attempts to give help but also
an agenda for future, more appropriate ways of responding to those
affected by wars and conflicts.
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