GENOCIDE
RWANDA
Freiburg University
May 2008
RUTAYISIRE K. ARISTIDE
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA/
FSSPA SOCIAL WORK DPRT
& UNIVERSITY OF KIBUNGO/ CLINICAL
PSYCHOLOGY DEPRT
Rwanda
To cope with Trauma after
genocide
Rutayisire K. Aristide
Freiburg May, Monday on 19th
2008
Trauma:
Those who have experienced hardship and suffering often experience
lasting trauma from the experience. Traumatic events can
fundamentally change not only victims' way of life, but also their
psychological outlook.
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Just take time & understand
them
Psychological restoration and healing can only occur
through providing the space for survivors to feel heard
and for every detail of the traumatic event to be re-
experienced in a safe environment."
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Who is suppose to do
that???
• The psychologist first of all because
this is their job
• The politician as to achieve some
objectives such as unit and
reconciliation
• The local government
• Everyone’s