Working with Female Torture Survivors: An Exploration of Service Providers’ Views
2023-11
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Working with Female Torture Survivors: An Exploration of Service Providers’ Views
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2023-11
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This qualitative study explored the impact(s) of torture on female survivors from the viewpoint(s) of service providers. The investigation examined how torture affects female victims through the practical wisdom and knowledge of clinical specialists who are providing psychotherapy for this population in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The biopsychosocial/spiritual (BPSS) model of health was adopted to understand, interpret, and explain post-torture experiences, including healing. In-depth interviews (n=9) were conducted and transcribed verbatim, and then thematically analyzed into principal patterns, themes, and categories. Resonating with previous research, the study revealed that torture creates debilitating effects on its female survivors biologically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. Extra-therapeutic factors such as spirituality/ religiosity, supportive communities, and families were identified as foci that facilitated healing processes. The study also revealed good resources and wisdom for novice therapists and other service providers. The adaptation of medical family therapy (MedFT) tenets is highly recommended for clinical work with this population. Keywords: biopsychosocial-spiritual model, BPSS model, female torture survivors, torture, trauma
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University of Minnesota M.A. thesis. November 2023. Major: Family Social Science. Advisor: Tai Mendenhall. 1 computer file (PDF); v, 114 pages.
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Senaratne, Pubudu. (2023). Working with Female Torture Survivors: An Exploration of Service Providers’ Views. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/260108.
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