Traumatic Stress in South Africa
Kaminer, Deborah
Traumatic Stress in South Africa - Johannesburg Wits University Press 2010
Open Access
Taking both a historical and contemporary perspective, the book covers the extent of and manner in which traumatic stress manifests, including the way in which exposure to such extremely threatening events impacts on people’s meaning and belief systems. Therapeutic and community strategies for addressing and healing the effects of trauma exposure are comprehensively covered, as well as the particular needs of traumatised children and adolescents. Illustrative case material is used to render ideas accessible and engaging. The book also provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of theory and practice in the field of traumatic stress studies, incorporating both international and South African specific findings.
Creative Commons
English
oapen_626383
10.26530/oapen_626383 doi
Psychology
Sociology Posttraumatic stress disorder Psychological trauma Psychotherapy Rape South Africa
Traumatic Stress in South Africa - Johannesburg Wits University Press 2010
Open Access
Taking both a historical and contemporary perspective, the book covers the extent of and manner in which traumatic stress manifests, including the way in which exposure to such extremely threatening events impacts on people’s meaning and belief systems. Therapeutic and community strategies for addressing and healing the effects of trauma exposure are comprehensively covered, as well as the particular needs of traumatised children and adolescents. Illustrative case material is used to render ideas accessible and engaging. The book also provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of theory and practice in the field of traumatic stress studies, incorporating both international and South African specific findings.
Creative Commons
English
oapen_626383
10.26530/oapen_626383 doi
Psychology
Sociology Posttraumatic stress disorder Psychological trauma Psychotherapy Rape South Africa