Beyond Refugee Trauma

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Author: Tanya Elez

  • Healing Refugee Trauma: The Power of Relationships

    In my forthcoming book, I explore the relational dimension of refugee trauma, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities for fostering healing in contexts of displacement. Through research, case studies, and reflections, I examine how professionals can work relationally to support refugees in rebuilding their lives. War and Political Violence as Relational Trauma Trauma researchers have →

  • Rethinking Refugee Trauma: A systemic approach to healing

    Thirty years ago, my first encounter with refugee trauma left me with more questions than answers. Since then, psychological research has made significant strides in understanding both the struggles and strengths of displaced populations. Scholars like Kira (2004) have emphasized the multiple layers of trauma—psychological, cultural, and environmental—while Miller and Rasmussen (2010) underscored the importance →

  • Understanding Refugee Trauma: My first experience

    It was late September, 1993, in Smederevska Palanka, Serbia. A warm breeze carried the sweet smell of roasted peppers and chestnuts through the air. We turned off the main road onto a narrow path through a forest of naked trees, tangled bushes, and mud-soaked leaves. My dad’s borrowed blue car creaked along the uneven road, →