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Coping With Vicarious Trauma in the Aftermath of a Natural Disaster.

Authors :
Smith, Lauren E.
Bernal, Darren R.
Schwartz, Billie S.
Whitt, Courtney L.
Christman, Seth T.
Donnelly, Stephanie
Wheatley, Anna
Guillaume, Casta
Nicolas, Guerda
Kish, Jonathan
Kobetz, Erin
Source :
Journal of Multicultural Counseling & Development. Jan2014, Vol. 42 Issue 1, p2-12. 11p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

This study documents the vicarious psychological impact of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti on Haitians living in the United States. The role of coping resources-family, religious, and community support-was explored. The results highlight the importance of family and community as coping strategies to manage such trauma. Este estudio documenta el impacto psicológico vicario que tuvo el terremoto de 2010 en Haití sobre los residentes haitianos que viven en Estados Unidos. Se explora el papel de los recursos de afrontamiento-apoyo familiar, religioso y comunitario. Lo resultados destacan la importancia de la familia y la comunidad como estrategias de afrontamiento para superar un trauma de esas characterísticas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08838534
Volume :
42
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Multicultural Counseling & Development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
93427798
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2161-1912.2014.00040.x