Citation

Gutlove P, Thompson G. Med. Conflict. Surviv. 2004; 20(2): 136-150.

Affiliation

Institute for Resource and Security Studies, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA. Info@Irss-Usa.Org

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/136236942000234726

PMID

15260177

Abstract

Post-conflict reconstruction encompasses social, physical and political reconstruction. Social reconstruction entails rebuilding the human interactions that allow a society to function. This involves the healing of psychological and social wounds of individuals and society. Psychosocial healing is a process to promote psychological and social health of individuals, families and community groups. The Medical Network for Social Reconstruction in the Former Yugoslavia has pioneered a broad range of psychosocial healing programmes including community-integration programmes, development of volunteer action, and training of professional and lay people to take part in psychosocial healing. These programmes have demonstrated that psychosocial healing can be an effective way to heal post-conflict societal trauma and contribute to rebuilding society with an improved quality of life.

Language: en