Re-Storying the Trauma Narrative: Fostering Posttraumatic Growth in Cambodian Refugee Women |
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Authors: | K Kara Uy Yuki Okubo |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Student Health and Psychological Services, Evergreen Valley College, San Jose, CaliforniaKara.Uy@gmail.com;3. Department of Psychology, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACTThe purpose of this article is to provide clinical recommendations in fostering positive well-being among Cambodian refugee women living in the United States. We first present a brief overview of Cambodian refugee women’s history and cultural background to highlight their experiences of shared and gender-based trauma, as well as their process of recovery. Next, as informed by the posttraumatic growth model and evidence-based practices, we provide clinical recommendations with an emphasis on trauma-informed components and interventions influenced by feminist and narrative perspectives in facilitating the process of surviving trauma and thriving post-migration. Finally, we present a composite case illustration, highlighting cultural considerations to aid mental health providers in fostering posttraumatic growth in Cambodian refugee women. |
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Keywords: | Cambodian refugee women feminist narrative posttraumatic growth trauma |
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