Journal of Language and Health
Vol 5 No 3 (2024): Journal of Language and Health

Effectiveness of Trauma Healing Therapy for Victims of Natural Disasters

Rihartono, Anisa Nur Khalifah (Unknown)
Afriyanti, Desi (Unknown)
Syafhira, Aureal (Unknown)
Salamah, Naila Umi (Unknown)
Ningsih, Septiya (Unknown)
Yanmar, Siti Anisah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2024

Abstract

Natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, and floods have a significant psychological impact on both children and adults. Trauma healing aims to help victims cope with post-traumatic stress symptoms such as anxiety, flashbacks, insomnia, and emotional disturbances. For children, methods like play, art, and group activities are used to calm emotions, create safety, and help them express fears, manage emotions, and build self-confidence. For adults, trauma healing typically includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), counseling, and exposure therapy to reduce trauma triggers. This study used a systematic review of articles from various databases, including Google Scholar, to gather relevant evidence published between 2020 and 2024. The results show that trauma healing is an effective, multidimensional approach, addressing psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs. It is tailored to different target groups such as children, adolescents, and adults. Trauma healing is essential for reducing anxiety and rebuilding confidence in disaster victims. Methods like play therapy and community-based approaches support individual and collective recovery. Prioritizing trauma healing in disaster response ensures comprehensive recovery and contributes to community resilience.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JLH

Publisher

Subject

Education Health Professions Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Nursing Public Health

Description

Journal of Language and Health (JLH) is a peer-reviewed journal which promotes discussion on a broad range of the relationships between language and health. Catering for the linguistic expressions of health condition (including clinical and pathological), the journal publishes conceptual and ...