Matches in SemOpenAlex for { <https://semopenalex.org/work/W137758833> ?p ?o ?g. }
- W137758833 abstract "The traditional model of Western mental health treatment for survivors of torture has focused mainly on posttraumatic stress disorder and related conditions. This model is symptoms-focused in which the goal is to reduce pathology. In this model, the mental health professional is the expert and the survivors learn from the professionals. Using grounded theory methodology, the current study seeks to expand the understanding for treatment of torture survivors by investigating, from the perspective of the torture survivors, the process of “getting better” after torture. By asking the survivors to explain this process, this study broadens the focus of areas of healing and intervention to include social, psychological, political, and biological aspects of their lives that need to be impacted in order for them to get better. Eleven adult torture survivors (9 men and 2 women) from various African and Asian countries described their process of getting better through qualitative interviews. A model of getting better was developed to describe this process. The central phenomenon of this process is moving on from difficult past experiences. Participants described a multi-dimensional process that includes various environmental factors and intrapersonal beliefs and coping strategies that promoted moving on and getting better. These multi-dimensional themes include using belief and value systems, establishing safety and stability, and establishing social support in order to move on. Once the survivors felt a sense of safety and support, they felt empowered to take action to move on from their past. These action strategies include disclosing torture experiences, controlling memories, supporting others, and utilizing available supports. Moving on led to improved relationships, more adaptive functioning, improved health, and release from emotional pain. Findings of this study were consistent with current literature documenting recovery after torture and other traumatic experiences. Implications for both theory and practice are discussed and directions for future research are delineated. INDEX WORDS: Refugees, Torture, Trauma, Social Support, Spirituality, Empowerment, Resilience, Safety and Stability “GETTING BETTER” AFTER TORTURE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE SURVIVOR" @default.
- W137758833 created "2016-06-24" @default.
- W137758833 creator A5055469542 @default.
- W137758833 date "2008-01-01" @default.
- W137758833 modified "2023-09-27" @default.
- W137758833 title "Getting Better after Torture from the Perspective of the Survivor" @default.
- W137758833 cites W1011030849 @default.
- W137758833 cites W115147983 @default.
- W137758833 cites W137933729 @default.
- W137758833 cites W139398557 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1484979921 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1505899619 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1506532314 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1535624186 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1556808170 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1594477208 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1597734709 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1604703017 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1621373383 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1624514171 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1629407111 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1669315010 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1688925987 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1735246687 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1745035553 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1821335214 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1940737601 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1964578270 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1968318137 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1970492853 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1970722910 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1973222194 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1975174744 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1978316058 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1981113017 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1985565254 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1987005572 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1987097797 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1987098896 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1987884155 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1991798589 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1994249297 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1995208923 @default.
- W137758833 cites W1997405750 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2000117884 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2002438266 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2003740250 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2005250049 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2006350043 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2006402726 @default.
- W137758833 cites W201021505 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2010895786 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2011445190 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2011671045 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2011680108 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2013279091 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2016181866 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2019677820 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2021023600 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2021087805 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2021443282 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2027985382 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2028954902 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2029876587 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2029977913 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2031928685 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2032928598 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2033002423 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2034797210 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2036222151 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2040284528 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2041108689 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2047143007 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2047246094 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2053749563 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2053861088 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2054990874 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2057250504 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2058061401 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2060933194 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2061389512 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2063963827 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2064411548 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2064855016 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2065447860 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2065794928 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2067216077 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2067729524 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2067892852 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2069182135 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2071772214 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2072644973 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2075860308 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2076357113 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2079781007 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2082317339 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2082758365 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2083673748 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2084110187 @default.
- W137758833 cites W2086439141 @default.