Cultural Variation in Resilience as a Response to Traumatic Experience

Authors

Natalie A. Buse
Eileen J. Burker
Charles Bernacchio EdD, University of Southern MaineFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Spring 2013

Publication Title

Journal of Rehabilitation

Abstract

Trauma is a universal experience for people living across the globe. However, the way in which trauma is interpreted, as well as the effects of trauma on an individual, are all influenced by the cultural lens through which the person views the event. Since rehabilitation counselors assist individuals from diverse cultures it is imperative that services are culturally informed. The need for rehabilitation counselors who are knowledgeable about cultural diversity is clearly stated in the CORE standards. This paper explores the variation in a resilient response to trauma within a cultural context. The diverse ways in which trauma is understood among different cultural orientations are contrasted, as well as subsequent resilient response to adversity. The implications of these findings for rehabilitation counselors are outlined, including therapeutic foundation, barriers to counseling and culturally appropriate treatment approaches.

Comments

Copyright of Journal of Rehabilitation is the property of National Rehabilitation Association

Recommended Citation

Buse, N. A., Burker, E. J., & Bernacchio, C. (2013). Cultural variation in resilience as a response to traumatic experience. Journal of Rehabilitation, 79 (2), 15-23.