Trauma, Survival and Resilience in War Zones
The psychological impact of war in Sierra Leone and beyond
By Clare Mason, David Winter, Rachel Brown, Stephanie Goins | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
This book, based upon a series of psychological research studies, examines Sierra Leone as a case study of a constructivist and narrative perspective on psychological responses to warfare, telling the stories of a range of survivors of the civil war. The authors explore previous research on psychological responses to warfare while providing background information on the Sierra Leone civil war and its context.
Chapters consider particular groups of survivors, including former child soldiers, as well as amputee footballers, mental health service users and providers, and refugees. Implications of the themes emerging from this research are considered with respect to how new understandings can inform current models of trauma and work with its survivors. Amongst the issues concerned will be post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic growth; resilience; mental health service provision; perpetration of atrocities; and forgiveness. The book also provides a critical consideration of the appropriateness of the use of Western concepts and methods in an African context.
Drawing upon psychological theory and rich narrative research, Trauma, Survival and Resilience in War Zones will appeal to researchers and academics in the field of clinical psychology, as well as those studying post-war conflict zones.
Editions of Trauma, Survival and Resilience in War Zones
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- ISBN 9781317628620
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- ISBN 9781317628637
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This book, based upon a series of psychological research studies, examines Sierra Leone as a case study of a constructivist and narrative perspective on psychological responses to warfare, telling the stories of a range of survivors of the civil war. The authors explore previous research on psychological responses to warfare while providing background information on the Sierra Leone civil war and its context.
Chapters consider particular groups of survivors, including former child soldiers, as well as amputee footballers, mental health service users and providers, and refugees. Implications of the themes emerging from this research are considered with respect to how new understandings can inform current models of trauma and work with its survivors. Amongst the issues concerned will be post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic growth; resilience; mental health service provision; perpetration of atrocities; and forgiveness. The book also provides a critical consideration of the appropriateness of the use of Western concepts and methods in an African context.
Drawing upon psychological theory and rich narrative research, Trauma, Survival and Resilience in War Zones will appeal to researchers and academics in the field of clinical psychology, as well as those studying post-war conflict zones.
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What is Trauma, Survival and Resilience in War Zones about?
This book, based upon a series of psychological research studies, examines Sierra Leone as a case study of a constructivist and narrative perspective on psychological responses to warfare, telling the stories of a range of survivors of the civil war. The authors explore previous research on psychological responses to warfare while providing background information on the Sierra Leone civil war and its context.
Chapters consider particular groups of survivors, including former child soldiers, as well as amputee footballers, mental health service users and providers, and refugees. Implications of the themes emerging from this research are considered with respect to how new understandings can inform current models of trauma and work with its survivors. Amongst the issues concerned will be post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic growth; resilience; mental health service provision; perpetration of atrocities; and forgiveness. The book also provides a critical consideration of the appropriateness of the use of Western concepts and methods in an African context.
Drawing upon psychological theory and rich narrative research, Trauma, Survival and Resilience in War Zones will appeal to researchers and academics in the field of clinical psychology, as well as those studying post-war conflict zones.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Trauma, Survival and Resilience in War Zones?
Medicine and Nursing > Medical specialties, branches of medicine > Accident and emergency medicine > Trauma and shock
Where can I read a sample of Trauma, Survival and Resilience in War Zones?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317628620
Is Trauma, Survival and Resilience in War Zones part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Explorations in Mental Health
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Trauma, Survival and Resilience in War Zones?
Clare Mason, David Winter, Rachel Brown, Stephanie Goins
Who is the Publisher of the book Trauma, Survival and Resilience in War Zones?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Trauma, Survival and Resilience in War Zones is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317628620) and pdf(ISBN 9781317628637)