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An 18 years old guy was happily living with his middle income
family, 3 years ago, when he was at high school he was attacked by the Israeli
soldiers while passing the border with his brother and cousin. The latter was
killed immediately while he suffered from severe injuries that forced him to
stay hospitalized for 10 days. One whole month took him to recover, in which
this period he truanted school. Once he was referred to us to offer support and
psycho-social services, he was extremely sad, uncomfortable, anxious and not
able to cope with any of the surroundings. Add to those the deterioration in
academic grades.
He was taking care of himself to some extent that helped a
lot, with a kind character but clearly suffering from fear, anxiety and
cautiousness with other symptoms that we as psychologists diagnose as having
“PTSD” post traumatic stress disorder. After, we kept supporting and following
him up by providing special treatment and rehabilitation approaches
individually and family based sessions, especially with the the mother, and the
brother that was there at the event with him. Our plan included behavioral
therapy which aimed at debriefing and reducing the impacts that were
surrounding them, as well as the focus on strength points that worked to restore
his abilities to trust himself and others in addition to overcoming the
negative impacts on psycho social statues.
Now, and after being treated he firstly and we are glad to
share this experience with all, that he had succeeded in the high school exam ”Tawjehi”
and that he’s studying at university with a great ambitious to work and develop
his life. In addition to his central role as family supporter especially his
mother after his youngest brother was detained.
His story had encouraged us as therapists to keep our mission
to support each one in need, especially after out seeing the positive effects,
in which one of its motivators is the early detection which prevents
deterioration and chronic dysfunctioning on our lives.
And You, don’t allow the surroundings to let you down, if
you’ve been exposed to shocked event and suffered from any of “PSTD” symptoms
including anxiety, extreme fear, sleeping problems, eating disorders, emotional
coldness or rapid heart pulse, don’t wait, ask for those who can help.
Psychologists and psychological counselors can support to improve your quality
of life and well being.
Treatment and Rehabilitation center of Victims of
Torture
30/10/2018
022961710
