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Bitter harvest: the implications of continuing war-related stress on reminiscence theory and practice
- Author:
- BENDER M.P.
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 17(3), May 1997, pp.337-348.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This article, after reporting some research indicating the long-term effects of the experience of the Second World War, looks at how such a traumatic event and its sequelae should be understood in terms of the theoretical framework supporting the use of reminiscence work. The article looks at the interpersonal difficulties of servicemen and civilians in communicating about the war; and why they might well find it easier to utilise the emotionally simpler and less unpleasant accounts offered by the media, especially film. It is suggested that mental health workers should offer regular supervision and training to reminiscence group leaders. The need for clinical awareness of the importance of the war in shaping people's lives both before and after the war is highlighted, as is the need for readily available and sympathetic psychotherapeutic services for this cohort.