Afet ve Kriz Durumlarında Aile Temelli Psikososyal Müdahaleler
Synopsis
Disasters and crises can affect not only individual psychosocial well-being but also family relationships, caregiving processes, role distribution, and access to social resources. This chapter examines the theoretical foundations, assessment dimensions, and intervention methods of family-based psychosocial interventions in disaster and crisis situations. Drawing on family systems theory, the Double ABC-X Model, and the family resilience framework, it explores the impacts of disasters on family functioning and psychosocial adaptation. Family psychosocial assessment is discussed in relation to safety, basic needs, family functioning, risks, and protective resources. The chapter also examines changing family needs and corresponding interventions across disaster preparedness, acute response, early recovery, and long-term recovery. Psychoeducation, family communication, problem-solving, caregiver support, grief-related interventions, family meetings, and case management are addressed as key intervention methods. Ethical and practical considerations, including confidentiality, self-determination, safety, and cultural responsiveness, are also discussed. The chapter emphasizes the importance of family-based psychosocial interventions that respect individual needs and rights while strengthening adaptive capacities, caregiving relationships, and access to social support resources.
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