Unravelling Trauma and Weaving Resilience with Systemic and Narrative Therapy

By Sabine Vermeire, this pioneering book revolutionizes the approach to treating trauma and violence in children and families. By combining systemic, narrative, and dialogical theoretical frameworks with real-life clinical examples, this volume offers a unique perspective on therapeutic conversations that empower children and their support networks to reconstruct their experiences and create more hopeful stories.

A Collaborative Approach to Healing Trauma

The book focuses on engaging children, families, and their networks in creative and collaborative relationships to catalyze positive change in the context of trauma and violence. Vermeire advocates for embracing “serious playfulness” as a powerful tool to directly address trauma and its effects, as well as navigating trauma-sensitive paths. This approach is informed by the understanding that individual problems are always intertwined with relational, social, and political factors.

Innovative Therapeutic Techniques

The author showcases the effectiveness of innovative therapeutic techniques, including puppetry, artwork, interviews, and theatre play, in weaving networks of resilience that extend far beyond the individual. These techniques help children and their families deconstruct their experienced difficulties and develop alternative ways of relating to each other through play.

A Vital Resource for Therapists and Social Workers

This book is an invaluable resource for therapists, social workers, and other professionals working with traumatized children and their multistressed families. By providing a comprehensive and innovative approach to treating trauma, Vermeire offers a ray of hope for those seeking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of their clients.

Book Details:

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: December 1, 2022
• Language: English
• Hardcover: 256 pages
• ISBN-10: 0367766396
• ISBN-13: 978-0367766399