Counselling and Therapy with Refugees: Psychological Problems of Victims of War, Torture and Repression

by Guus van der Veer

The author presents an in-depth review of the available scientific literature concerning the mental effects of terror, torture, battlefield experience, disappearance of relatives and exile on refugees. The facts and theory described are related to practical experience and examples, illustrating the theoretical concepts and related mode of thought. Coverage includes basic ideas from various psychological theories relevant to the understanding of mental problems in general; the use of psychoactive drugs in treating refugees; specific problems of female victims and much more.

Genres: Psychology

290 pages, Paperback

First published August 4, 1992

Reviews

[Bahman]

therapy for victims of torture. One of the best in the field today.