Collective Trauma, Collective Healing: Promoting Community Resilience in the Aftermath of Disaster

This book provides an iterative process of program development for psychosocial support in response to collective trauma, becoming a best practice in the field. It is now being incorporated into the UN sponsored Handbook on Community-based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Emergencies.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 01 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the compelling narrative of how a series of community-based initiatives emerged in response to collective trauma. It showcases an innovative and iterative program development process that has firmly established itself as a best practice in the realm of psychosocial support. The fundamental principles expounded within this text are now being seamlessly integrated into the United Nations-sponsored Handbook on Community-based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Emergencies.

The growing recognition of the significance of these models has led to their widespread adoption by clinicians and community practitioners alike. They are increasingly being utilized to address a diverse array of mental health challenges, extending beyond the context of collective trauma. This book has become an essential text in numerous social work programs and postgraduate certificate programs in trauma studies, as highlighted in Saul and Simon's 2016 program at Columbia University. Furthermore, it is currently being utilized as a textbook in an international program I oversee at Bilgi University Istanbul, in conjunction with the International Organization for Migration's certificate program in humanitarian response.

Notably, other books that have recently emerged on collective trauma and healing tend to adopt an individual clinical model, failing to demonstrate effective strategies for fostering resilience within families, communities, and organizations. By contrast, this book stands out as a unique and comprehensive resource, offering a multi-systemic approach to understanding and addressing the complex dynamics of trauma and its impact.

In conclusion, this book is a groundbreaking contribution to the field of psychosocial support, providing valuable insights and practical strategies for addressing the challenges posed by collective trauma. Its enduring relevance and widespread adoption make it a must-read for professionals, researchers, and anyone committed to promoting healing and resilience in communities.

Weight: 567g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032139081