Therapy groups for (war)traumatized children

Paterson, C. (Catherine)¹, , , ,
¹Schulpsychologischer Dienst der Stadt Zürich Zweigstelle Waidberg, Rotbuchstrasse 42, 8037, Zürich

 

Submission type

Oral only

Scheduled

Room 116, 12-07-2019, 09:00 - 10:30

Keywords

group therapy, trauma, PTSD, school psychology

Summary

Since 1995 the Department of School Psychology of the City of Zurich offers therapy groups for children and adolescents who have experienced a form of trauma. Many children have experienced stressful events during their migration. Others have to deal with traumatic events. The goal is to express experiences in a protected environment and a nonviolent resolution of conflicts. The groups are age-mixed and led by two therapists (man and woman). In addition to the therapies, informing the teachers is important. The teachers get a three-part basic course for dealing with such children. The workshop will give an insight into the long-standing and successful practical work of group therapy.

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