A group-based approach to stabilisation and symptom management in a phased treatment model for refugees and asylum seekers

A group-based approach to stabilisation and symptom management in a phased treatment model for refugees and asylum seekers

Traumatised asylum seekers and refugees may present with significant and complex mental health problems as a result of prolonged, extreme, and multiple traumatic events. This is further complicated by ongoing complex social circumstances. In our work at the Traumatic Stress Clinic (TSC), the underst...

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Published in:European journal of psychotraumatology Vol. 4; pp. 1 - 8
Main Authors: Robertson, Mary E A, Blumberg, Jocelyn M, Gratton, Jacqui L, Walsh, Eileen G, Kayal, Hamodi
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Taylor & Francis Ltd 2013
Co-Action Publishing
Taylor & Francis Group
Subjects:
Behavior
Clinical psychology
Cognition & reasoning
Cognitive therapy
complex PTSD
Domestic violence
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Mental health
phased treatment model
Post traumatic stress disorder
Proceedings Paper
Psychotherapy
Refugees
stabilisation
Torture
Trauma
complex PTSD
phased treatment model
refugees
stabilisation
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Summary:Traumatised asylum seekers and refugees may present with significant and complex mental health problems as a result of prolonged, extreme, and multiple traumatic events. This is further complicated by ongoing complex social circumstances. In our work at the Traumatic Stress Clinic (TSC), the understanding afforded by the concept of complex posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) together with the related notion of a phased treatment model, provides a useful framework for organising our work with this population. An explication of complex PTSD as it applies to our client group is presented, followed by a description of our phased treatment model and an outline of the core principles, which guide our clinical approach. Our symptom management and stabilisation groups have been developed and refined over time and draw on techniques from a variety of cognitive behavioural therapies. These are described in some detail with illustrative clinical case vignettes. This paper concludes with some reflections on the challenges inherent to working with this complex client group.
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ISSN:2000-8066
2000-8066
1751-8369
DOI:10.3402/ejpt.v4i0.21407