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A world turned upside down: social ecological approaches to children in war zones
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ISBN: 1565492250 1565492269 9781565492257 9781565492264 Year: 2006 Publisher: Bloomfield (Conn.) Kumarian Press

A world turned upside down : social ecological approaches to children in war zones
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ISBN: 1565493176 9781565493179 9781565492264 1565492250 1565492269 9781565492257 Year: 2006 Publisher: Bloomfield, CT : Kumarian Press, Inc.,

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A World Turned Upside Down looks at the experiences of children in war from a psychological and social ecological perspective, offering thoughtful observations and dispelling myths about what results when children grow up in conflict situations. In contrast to individualized approaches, the volume offers a deeper conceptualization that shows the socially mediated impacts of war. Children exposed to the same traumatic experiences may have different reactions and needs for psychosocial support. Further, psychosocial assistance to war-affected children often occurs not through the provision of therapy by outsiders but via support from insiders. Each contributor has worked extensively with children in war zones in Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. They refrain from common perceptions of children as victims of war-induced trauma to provide a holistic understanding of children's experiences. Each helps pinpoint ways to reduce further violence, foster well-being and nurture the kinds of social connections that can liberate children from the pathologies of war so that they can mature into healthy and well-adjusted adults.

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