What is healing?
“The internal alarms can turn off, the high levels of energy subside, and the body can re-set itself to a normal state of balance and equilibrium.”
Look at the diagram below which explores the different areas of healing.
Use your mouse to hover over each section in the diagram to reveal examples of what this could look like for a person who has experienced forced displacement.
Task 8: Case study – the Rezai family from Afghanistan
A new family has moved to your town from Afghanistan. They fled their country due to ongoing political unrest since the Taliban took over.
Both parents worked as translators for the British Embassy, so have excellent levels of English. Their two children Abdullah and Ayesha, speak some English due to this.
The family are one of very few Afghan families in the local area. The children often feel quite isolated and overwhelmed at school and can become withdrawn. Their parents have explained how they had to leave most of their relatives in Afghanistan and are lacking support and a sense of community.
How can you use the collective healing methods discussed so far to help this family to heal?
Write your notes in the text boxes below.
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This activity highlights the importance of community and collective healing methods for individuals who have been forced to leave their home, culture and community behind.
Psychosocial support as a route to healing
