Using cultural relaxation methods in post-trauma care among refugees in Australia

International Journal of Culture and Mental Health

Volumn 3, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 16-24

  Somasundaram, Daya ^a  

^a Supporting Survivors of Torture and Trauma   (Australia)

Author keywords

Cultural relaxation methods; Islam; Post traumatic stress disorders; Refugees; Torture

Indexed keywords

EID: 79960928925     PISSN: 17542863     EISSN: 17542871     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/17542860903411615     Document Type: Article

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