Citation

Kuoch T, Miller RA, Scully MF. Women Ther. 1992; 13(3): 191-207.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J015V13N03_02

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The magnitude of the Mahantdori, or Cambodian holocaust, must be understood by therapists who are trying to help the survivors deal with the illness and injuries that are a product of this destruction. This paper presents an overview of the events that have come to be known as the Mahantdori and a model for treating the multiple levels of trauma with which the Cambodian family must deal. The Contextual Model of Family Therapy, as described by Ivan Borzormenyi-Nagy, is used as the structure for helping to rebuild trust within the family while at the same time treating the injuries of the individual family members. The changing role of Cambodian women and their need to form new support groups because of their devastating loss of family are described.