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Women:

Authors: E. Cole, E. D. Rothblum, and O. M. Espin
Title: Refugee Women and Their Mental Health: Shattered Societies, Shattered Lives; Parts I and II
Journal Name: Women and Therapy
Volume, Issue: Volume 13, Numbers 1, 2 and 3
Date: 1993
Pages: Unavailable
Hard Copy at CRIIC Library: No
Abstract: This special issue focuses on understanding the plight of women refugees throughout the world, befor and after resettlement. Also included is a section on the challenges and rewards of working with refugee women. Volume 13, Number 3 moves from theory to practice; it explores processes of recovery from the traumas experienced by refugee women and offers a variety of models for the application of feminist theory.

Authors: R. H. Nishimoto, K. L. Chau, and R. W. Roberts
Title: The Psychological Status of Vietnamese Chinese Women in Refugee Camps
Journal Name: Journal of Women and Social Work
Volume, Issue: Volume 4, Number 3
Date: Fall 1989
Pages: 51-64
Hard Copy at CRIIC Library: No
Abstract: The psychological resources that refugee women bring to bear in refugee camps are important predictors of their and their families" eventual adaptation to their country of final settlement. Reported on is a study of the psychological status of 59 Vietnamese Chinese women in refugee camps in Hong Kong who were awaiting permanent resettlement. The study also examined factors that affected the mental health of these refugees such as the women's report of stressful life events, the availability of social supports, and various aspects of their experience in the refugee camps. Implications for social work services and social policy are presented.

Author: Carrington U. Nguyen
Title: Counseling Indochinese Refugee Women Rape Survivors
Journal Name: Administration in Social Work
Volume, Issue: Volume 45, Number 3
Date: September 1992
Pages: 19-25
Hard Copy at CRIIC Library: No
Abstract: This study is based on the author's experience as a counselor of rape survivors and traumatized refugees at two refugee camps in Malaysia. Analysis of the work revealed a particular mental dissonance in the women which resulted from the clash between their culture and new self-concepts necessary for their recovery. It was demonstrated that counseling methods that emphasize self-esteem, personal values, and self-sufficiency are necessary for the recovery of traumatized people in host countries such as Australia and Canada. Information on clients" psychological and social issues and needs can increase the awareness of support groups regarding this matter. Establishment and training of these women's groups, composed of volunteers having the same cultural background as the clients, will facilitate the survivors" access to professional services.

Author: Rachel Rodriguez
Title: Forgotten Pain: Migrant Farmworker Women and Domestic Violence
Journal Name: Boulder County Safehouse Newsletter
Volume, Issue: Unavailable
Date: Summer 1996
Page: 1
Hard Copy at CRIIC Library: Yes
Abstract: Unavailable

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