The Vitality of Interconnectedness: Vast's Service Delivery Programme, First Alone, Then Together
Work with survivors of torture requires a delicate balance of therapeutic approaches. This article presents the work of the Vancouver Association for the Survivors of Torture (VAST) by delving into some of VAST Therapeutic Principles of Care. It surveys the various therapeutic approaches embraced by...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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York University Libraries
2000-03-01
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| Series: | Refuge |
| Online Access: | https://refuge.journals.yorku.ca/index.php/refuge/article/view/22061 |
| Summary: | Work with survivors of torture requires a
delicate balance of therapeutic approaches.
This article presents the work
of the Vancouver Association for the Survivors
of Torture (VAST) by delving into
some of VAST Therapeutic Principles of
Care. It surveys the various therapeutic
approaches embraced by VAST which
help bridge the inside and outside world
of survivors of torture. Among these approaches,
bodywork plays a significant
role in establishing this bridging. Most
of all, this article emphasizes the need to
respect the leads from the survivors themselves.
Culturally appropriate and sensitive
treatment approaches are central.
All of these salient factors contribute to
the holistic approach emphasized by
VAST in order to join hands with survivors
on their way to building a sense of
interconnectedness and human vitality. |
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| ISSN: | 0229-5113 1920-7336 |