Honoring Differences : Cultural Issues in the Treatment of Trauma and Loss

Nader, Kathleen (EDT); Dubrow, Nancy (EDT); Stamm, B. Hudnall (EDT)

ISBN 10: 0876309341 / ISBN 13: 9780876309346

Published by Routledge, 1999

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Honoring Differences : Cultural Issues in the Treatment of Trauma and Loss
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0876309341
• ISBN 13: 9780876309346
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

Wars, violence, and natural disasters often require mental health interventions with people from a multitude of ethnic groups, religions, and nationalities. Within the United States, those who care for the victims of trauma often assist individuals from a variety of immigrant cultures. Moreover, many aspiring mental health professionals from other countries seek training in the United States, creating an additional need for a broad cultural awareness within educational institutions. Honoring Differences deals with the treatment of trauma and loss while recognizing and understanding the cultural context in which the mental health professional provides assistance. Training in the cultural beliefs that may interact with traumatic reactions is essential, both to assess traumatic response accurately and to prevent harm in the process of assessing and treating trauma. Various cultures within the United States and several international communities are featured in the book. Each culturally-specific chapter aims to help the caregiver honor the valued traditions, main qualities, and held beliefs of the culture described and prepare to enter the community well-informed and well-equipped to intervene or consult effectively. Further more, the book provides information about issues, traditions, and characteristics of the culture, which are essential in moving through the phases of post-trauma or other mental health intervention. Mental health professionals, trauma specialists, missionaries, and organizations that send consultants to other nations, will find Honoring Differences essential reading. It will also be a resource to those who are interested in cultural differences and in honoring the belief systems of other cultures and nations.

About the Author

Kathleen Nader