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> Psychological & Spritual Treatment
> Socio-Economic Assistance
> Daycare for Children Concieved from Sexual Violence
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A team of psychologists and five welfare workers are involved in the psychological aspects of therapy in order to better succeed in their integration into society. Screening of the patient is done by a welfare worker or social assistant. Based on the severity of their trauma (classified as mild, moderate or severe) and coping skills they may then be referred to the psychologist. Therapy incorporates dealing with prevention, education of their illness, moral support, problem resolution and decision making. Counseling is also provided for patients infected with HIV. Their progress is monitored during treatment and once ready welfare workers help them during reintroduction. Attempts are made to assess the patient's receiving party upon reentry into their community. Approximately 52% of patients presenting to our center, 36% of which is classified as mild, 14% moderate, and 2% severe trauma.
The spiritual treatment comes through working with the hospital chaplain to aid in domestic reconciliation between husbands and wives. Husbands are counseled to not blame their wives for their traumas and the couple is counseled as well to forgive their aggressors in order to overcome their anger and bitterness.
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