Citation

Scheffler S, Müchele A. Women Ther. 1999; 22(1): 121-138.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J015v22n01_10

PMID

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Abstract

This article presents a woman-centered approach to healing that is necessitated by trauma inflicted by armed conflict. The authors present a historical context within which they depict many of the daily consequences that citizens experienced. A training program was developed during a trip to Bosnia in which sixteen women, among whom were social workers, psychologists, physicians, teachers and one Islamic theologian, participated. This program was comprised of five training modules: introduction to basic concepts and issues, the social psychology of war, the counseling process and techniques, social work in a wartime environment, and termination.

Keywords

psychoeducation; feminist training; training program; trauma counseling; Woman-centered training