Traumatiserade flyktingar i socialt arbete
Post Traumatic Disorder SyndromePTSDRefugeeTraumaEmpowermentLabellingKASAMSocial sciencesSamhällsvetenskaperSocial problems and welfareNational insuranceSociala problemSocial välfärdSocialförsäkringSocial SciencesLaw and Political Science
According to the Swedish Red Cross, there are over 40 million people fleeing from war and conflict around the world. Some of these individuals are suffering from a disorder named PTSD (Post Traumatic Disorder Syndrome). This disorder is caused by previous experience incurred by war, conflict and violence. My intention with this study has been to increase the knowledge about refugees in Sweden suffering from PTSD syndrome. I have performed a study based on a project named Exigo. I have focused on the following questions:How are refugees suffering from trauma dealt with in social work? How does PTSD influence a refugee's social life and working ability in the work force? What does Exigo stand for and how does it function? How do Exigo's participants perceive this project?I have chosen the qualitative method when conducting my interviews. I have also chosen a theory evolving around Exigo and PTSD. I have made use of the following theories in my essay. The theories applied are Empowerment, Labelling and KASAM. My conclusion in the study has been based on Exigo and what it stands for.I have understood that Exigo helps individuals in finding the right path by aide of knowledge, experience and competence. People suffering from PTSD needed the skills which are made available by Exigo.