Trauma, resilience and vulnerability to PTSD : a review and clinical case analysis

Edwards, D J A; Sakasa, P; Van Wyk, G

Title: Trauma, resilience and vulnerability to PTSD : a review and clinical case analysis
Creator: Edwards, D J A
Creator: Sakasa, P
Creator: Van Wyk, G
Date Issued: 2005
Date: 2005
Type: Article
Identifier: vital:6230
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1007780
Description: This article begins with two case examples of a girl and an adolescent who were raped and developed chronic PTSD. These are used as a basis for understanding the role of a range of factors that are associated with resilience and vulnerability in the face of traumatic events. A literature review examines the proportion of individuals who develop PTSD following trauma and the factors associated with vulnerability and resilience. These include gender, developmental factors, social support and personality factors. Psychological factors associated with maintenance of chronic PTSD are also briefly reviewed. This material is used as a basis for reconsidering the case examples. Each case is formulated within a framework based on sources of vulnerability and qualities of resilience. Approaches to intervention are suggested that could address the range of factors making the individuals vulnerable to chronic psychological problems and support resiliency and recovery.
Format: 12 pages
Format: pdf
Language: English
Relation: Edwards, D.J.A. and Sakasa, P. and van Wyk, G. (2005) Trauma, resilience and vulnerability to PTSD: a review and clinical case analysis. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 15 (2). pp. 143-153. ISSN 1433-0237

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