Catastrophic Grief, Trauma, and Resilience in Child Concentration Camp Survivors: A Retrospective View of Their Holocaust Experiences

Nine child concentration camp survivors were interviewed in their old age, evidencing enduring effects related to their traumatic experiences. All participants retained vivid recollections of internment and experienced catastrophic grief in relation to loss of parents and siblings. While resilience was evident, negotiation of life meaning was shaped by Holocaust-related memories and existential loneliness in old age.

Author: Tracey Rori Farber, Gillian Eagle, Cora Smith
Publisher: Academic Studies Press
Published: 08/15/2023
Pages: 338
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781644698761
ISBN10: 1644698765
BISAC Categories:
- History | Modern | 20th Century | Holocaust
- Psychology | Psychopathology | Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Family & Relationships | Death, Grief, Bereavement