Palestinians and nightmares at night: Treatment of post -trauma symptoms in the kidnappers

The document focuses on the adaptation and recovery processes of returning, with a special emphasis on identifying and treating early post-traumatic symptoms. The protocol explains how to give the repeat a supportive and contained therapeutic environment, one that will allow them to deal with the difficult experiences they have passed and gradually return to routine.

The treatment protocol prepared by the National Trauma Council is based on an understanding that repetition of a Complex adaptation requires, since during the captivity, the abductants experienced extreme pressure situations, exposure to physical and mental violence, continuous uncertainty and even feelings of complete lack of control.

These are situations that create deep psychological effects, and therefore, the recovery stages are not the same for each person and require personalization according to the circumstances and the mental reactions of the post -release.

The detailed guideline document includes a number of key principles for the treatment, most notably creating a renewed sense of security. According to the guidelines, patients should be allowed to have a quiet and strong stimuli space that may cause traumatic memories. It is emphasized that it should be given room for the changing feelings of the repetition, and not to accelerate them about the experiences they have passed, but to wait until they are ready.

However, the need to identify early post-traumatic disorders, such as flashbacks, severe sleep disorders or extreme emotional reactions, and refer them to appropriate treatment immediately.

In addition, the guideline document relates to the importance of connection to the outside world. The guidelines recommend allowing the kidnappers who gradually integrate into the company, determine supportive frameworks and help them restore the personal relationships that have been damaged as a result of captivity.

The protocol emphasizes the importance of family and relatives in the rehabilitation process, guidance on how to provide emotional support without being too penetrating or demanding answers and experiences too soon.

One of the key aspects of the document is the recognition that not every kidnapper suffering from a long period of Shavei will inevitably open a post-traumatic disorder. However, in cases where acute emotional reactions or ongoing difficulty in daily dysfunction, patients should be referred to trauma treatment experts.

The guidelines state that professional treatment should include a combination of traumatic focused psychotherapy, providing drug therapy if necessary, and using advanced relaxation and anxiety reduction techniques.

Another important component of the protocol is the reference to the social connections of the kidnappers who returned. The document emphasizes the effect of the large media coverage and public interest in cases of kidnappers, and states that they should be protected from uncontrolled exposure, which may make post-traumatic symptoms and cause further lack of control.

Therefore, the professionals are called to guide patients and their family how to deal with public interest and set clear boundaries with the media.

Beyond the direct psychological treatment, the document also includes guidelines for the process of returning to occupational and social routine. The Ministry of Health is instructed to help the kidnappers who have to find significant occupations that can give them a sense of control and renewed direction.

In the meantime, the protocol recommends that they take part in social activities according to their ability and desire, and to preserve an environment that will make it easier for them to re -integrate the social circles from which they are cut off.