Systemic Interventions for Collective and National Trauma

This book explains the theoretical basis for understanding collective and national trauma through the concept of systems theory, and gives ways of implementing systems theory in interventions at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Separated into two distinct parts on theory and practice, this book is appropriate for practitioners and for students in advanced courses.

Michal Shamai, Ph.D. is Associate Professor in the School of Social Work in the University of Haifa, Israel.

Introduction. Part I: Theory of Collective and National Trauma. 1 Exploring Collective and National Trauma. 2 Impact of Collective and National Trauma. 3 The Role of Mental Health Professionals and Social Workers in Situations of Collective and National Trauma. Part II: Mental Health and Psychosocial Systemic Interventions in Situations of Collective and National Trauma.4 Systemic Intervention in Situations of Collective and National Trauma. 5 Impact of Interventions on the Helpers' System. 6 Evaluation of Systemic Interventions in Situations of National and Collective Trauma.