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Refugee Assessment Practices and Cultural Competency Training
Cross-Cultural Assessment of Psychological Trauma and PTSD (2007)
  • Richard H. Dana, Portland State University
Abstract

This work is a vital set of insights and guidelines that will contribute to more aware and meaningful practice for mental health professionals. Focusing equally on theoretical concepts, culturally valid assessment methods, and cultural adaptation in trauma and resilience, an array of experts present the cutting edge of research and strategies. Extended case studies illustrate an informative range of symptom profiles, comorbid conditions, and coping skills, as well as secondary traumas that can occur in asylum seekers.

Keywords
  • Assessment,
  • Psychology,
  • PTSD (Psychiatry)
Publication Date
2007
Editor
John P. Wilson, Catherine So-kum Tang
Publisher
Springer US
ISBN
9780387709895
Citation Information
Richard H. Dana. "Refugee Assessment Practices and Cultural Competency Training" New YorkCross-Cultural Assessment of Psychological Trauma and PTSD (2007)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/richard_dana/181/