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Linking Human Systems: Strengthening Individuals, Families, And Communities in the Wake of Mass Trauma
Author(s) -
Landau Judith,
Mittal Mona,
Wieling Elizabeth
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of marital and family therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.868
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1752-0606
pISSN - 0194-472X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2008.00064.x
Subject(s) - vulnerability (computing) , intervention (counseling) , psychological intervention , psychological resilience , psychology , social psychology , psychotherapist , psychiatry , computer security , computer science
This article presents an overview of the philosophy and practical principles underlying the Linking Human Systems Approach based on the theory of resilience in individuals, families, and communities facing crisis, trauma, and disaster. The Link Approach focuses on tapping into the inherent strength of individuals and their families and emphasizes resilience rather than vulnerability. It has been successfully used in combating critical public health problems, such as addiction, HIV/AIDS, and recovery from major trauma or disaster. Also, three specific models of Link intervention aimed at the individual, family, and community levels are discussed, with special emphasis on the family‐level intervention. These interventions are directed toward mobilizing resources for long‐term physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual healing.