War and Civilian Mental Health with Dr. Ken Miller

Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology: Conversations with research experts about mental health and psychotherapy for those interested in research, practice, and training

In this conversation, Dan chats with Dr. Ken miller about his work in the area civilian mental health in war zones.
In this conversation, Dr. Miller discusses his journey from studying adolescent suicide to working with refugees affected by armed conflict. Dr. Miller explains the importance of addressing both war-related trauma and day-to-day stressors in the lives of civilians affected by war. He highlights the need to prioritize parents' well-being in interventions and shares an example of a stress management technique called counting the breath. Miller emphasizes the impact of these interventions on improving parents' mental health and parenting practices. In this conversation, Dr. Miller discusses stress management techniques, mindfulness, and deescalation techniques that can be used to manage triggers and maintain emotional well-being. He emphasizes the importance of addressing the social determinants of distress and creating supportive environments for children. Dr. Miller also shares his experiences working with fathers and the impact they have on their children's development. He highlights the need for practitioners to go beyond individual therapy and consider the larger social and cultural contexts when working with refugees and immigrants. Lastly, Dr. Miller reflects on the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and the importance of creating safety and ending the Israel-Palestine war for healing to occur.
Links to Dr. Miller's work:
Book: War Torn
Book: The Mental Health of Refugees
Film: Unholy Ground
Blog: The Refuge Experience
Blog: Dispatches from the Field: War, Culture, and Mental Health
Connect with Ken on LinkedIn
See Dr. Miller's Academic Work
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