1. Utilizing Narrative Methodology in Trauma Treatment with Haitian Earthquake Survivors
- Author
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W. David Lane, Donna E. Lane, Keith J. Myers, and Maurice C. Hill
- Subjects
050103 clinical psychology ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Psychotherapist ,Social Psychology ,business.industry ,05 social sciences ,Trauma treatment ,050109 social psychology ,Narrative therapy ,Psychiatry and Mental health ,medicine ,0501 psychology and cognitive sciences ,Narrative ,Trauma symptoms ,Pshychiatric Mental Health ,Psychiatry ,business ,Social Sciences (miscellaneous) - Abstract
An earthquake devastated Haiti in January 2010, killing than over 230,000 and displacing millions. Following this disaster, a culturally specific narrative model was developed for leaders (i.e., teachers, clergy, etc.) to treat trauma symptomatology among Haitians. The Haitian local leaders (n=85) were treated with the narrative model. Data were collected and analyzed, and the results were significant. The leaders’ trauma symptoms decreased following treatment. Following the narrative treatment, they were trained to utilize the model. Recommendations for future research and limitations of the study are discussed.
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- 2016