Psychosocial problems after a single trauma among migrants: The case of a Moroccan man with PTSS [Psychosociale problematiek na eenmalig trauma bij migranten: de casus van een Marokkaanse man met PTSS]

Psychologie en Gezondheid
Volume 39, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 159-162

Psychosocial problems after a single trauma among migrants: The case of a Moroccan man with PTSS [Psychosociale problematiek na eenmalig trauma bij migranten: de casus van een Marokkaanse man met PTSS] (Article)

Knipscheer J.*

^a Afdeling Klinische en Gezondheidspsychologie, Universiteit Utrecht, Arq Psychotrauma Expert Groep, Postbus 80140, 3508 TC Utrecht, Netherlands

Abstract

In this paper, the case and treatment of a 43-year-old Moroccan man is described who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSS) following an accident at the workplace. In addition to his PTSS symptoms, he reported anger and embitterment. Treatment consisted of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and cognitive therapy. Attention was paid to culturally sensitive aspects of the interventions, including allowing additional time for psycho-education and explanation of the therapy rationale, optimizing homework exercises, cognitive restructuring concerning the regaining of authority, and affect regulation to endure arousal during EMDR-sessions.

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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84879658772&doi=10.1007%2fs12483-011-0032-6&partnerID=40&md5=dc58967e940ac9da3809f75e5aa59895

DOI: 10.1007/s12483-011-0032-6

ISSN: 18731791

Original Language: Dutch