| Abstract: | When one or more members of a family are traumatized, the entire family can suffer from post-traumatic symptoms. Unfortunately, this may go unrecognized by the family, friends, and professionals. A cycle of post-traumatic victimization and fragmentation of family integrity can lead to disastrous consequences. The post-traumatic phases leading to such a destructive outcome are discussed in detail. Treatment of the traumatized family should include psychoeducational, psychodynamic, systemic, behavioral and spiritual interventions. |
