Involuntary Dislocation

Renos K. Papadopoulos clearly and sensitively explores the experiences of people who reluctantly abandon their homes, searching for safer lives elsewhere. This book provides a detailed guide to the complex experiences of involuntary dislocation, identifying it as a distinct phenomenon and challenging existing assumptions and established positions.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Exploration: Discusses key themes including home, identity, nostalgic disorientation, the victim, and trauma.
• Human Experience Focus: Emphasises the human experience throughout the exploration of involuntary dislocation.
• Practical Guidance: Articulates an approach for working with individuals who have faced adversities due to involuntary dislocation.
• Target Audience: A compassionate guide for psychotherapists, clinical psychologists, counsellors, and others in related fields.

Additional Information

The book also reflects on the language of repair and renewal and is vital reading for anyone wishing to understand the psychosocial impact of extreme adversity.