TY - JOUR
T1 - Linking human systems
T2 - Strengthening individuals, families, and communities in the wake of mass trauma
AU - Landau, Judith
AU - Mittal, Mona
AU - Wieling, Elizabeth
PY - 2008/4
Y1 - 2008/4
N2 - This article presents an overview of the philosophy and practical principles underlying the Linking Human Systems Approach based on the theory of resilience in individuals, families, and communities facing crisis, trauma, and disaster. The Link Approach focuses on tapping into the inherent strength of individuals and their families and emphasizes resilience rather than vulnerability. It has been successfully used in combating critical public health problems, such as addiction, HIV/AIDS, and recovery from major trauma or disaster. Also, three specific models of Link intervention aimed at the individual, family, and community levels are discussed, with special emphasis on the family-level intervention. These interventions are directed toward mobilizing resources for long-term physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual healing.
AB - This article presents an overview of the philosophy and practical principles underlying the Linking Human Systems Approach based on the theory of resilience in individuals, families, and communities facing crisis, trauma, and disaster. The Link Approach focuses on tapping into the inherent strength of individuals and their families and emphasizes resilience rather than vulnerability. It has been successfully used in combating critical public health problems, such as addiction, HIV/AIDS, and recovery from major trauma or disaster. Also, three specific models of Link intervention aimed at the individual, family, and community levels are discussed, with special emphasis on the family-level intervention. These interventions are directed toward mobilizing resources for long-term physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual healing.
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2008.00064.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2008.00064.x
M3 - Article
C2 - 18412826
AN - SCOPUS:42349099281
SN - 0194-472X
VL - 34
SP - 193
EP - 209
JO - Journal of marital and family therapy
JF - Journal of marital and family therapy
IS - 2
ER -