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Trauma and Migration: Cultural Factors in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Traumatised Immigrants 2015 Edition
Contributor(s): Schouler-Ocak, Meryam (Editor)
ISBN: 3319173340     ISBN-13: 9783319173344
Publisher: Springer
OUR PRICE:   $104.49  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: July 2015
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BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Psychiatry - General
- Psychology | Psychotherapy - Counseling
- Psychology | Social Psychology
Dewey: 155.8
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.22 lbs) 257 pages
 
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This book provides an overview of recent trends in the management of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorders that may ensue from distressing experiences associated with the process of migration. Although the symptoms induced by trauma are common to all cultures, their specific meaning and the strategies used to deal with them may be culture-specific. Consequently, cultural factors can play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with psychological reactions to extreme stress. This role is examined in detail, with an emphasis on the need for therapists to bear in mind that different cultures often have different concepts of health and disease and that cross-cultural communication is therefore essential in ensuring effective care of the immigrant patient. The therapist's own intercultural skills are highlighted as being an important factor in the success of any treatment and specific care contexts and the global perspective are also discussed.