Invitation to submit papers for the international scientific conference "Psychological Trauma and Support Activities"

1. Background and Purpose of the Workshop

1.1. Background

For decades, scientists worldwide have been trying to understand the nature and consequences of psychological trauma and methods of support. Research on psychological trauma has always been placed within the context of the relationship between biological, psychological, and environmental factors.

In today's society, life is more hectic, relationships between people, even within families, are becoming more distant, and people of all ages face more pressure. Furthermore, differences in values ​​and conflicts of interest between individuals, groups, religions, communities, and ethnicities are becoming increasingly intense in the context of globalization. These factors contribute to increased physical and mental trauma.

In Vietnam today, although the issue of psychological trauma has received more attention from society, psychological support activities are still only implemented on a small scale and are not professional. Those working in psychological support lack formal training. The scientific basis and specific regulations regarding the content, methods, and procedures of support are lacking and not truly suitable for the reality. In particular, supervision is almost completely absent.

Therefore, organizing the scientific conference "Psychological Trauma and Support Activities" to connect scientists, share knowledge and experience in training and practicing psychological intervention, therapy, and supervision is necessary and of urgent importance.

1.2The purpose of the workshop.

The workshop focused on discussing theoretical and practical issues related to psychological trauma and support activities, aiming to develop effective support and intervention programs in the context of current globalization.

2. Content of the Workshop

The workshop focused on discussing the following issues:

21. Theory, research methods, interventions, and evaluation:Theories of psychological trauma;approaches to assessment, monitoring, and intervention;research methods and support.

22. Psychological trauma in children and adolescents:In cases of bullying, violence, abuse; accidents and injuries.;being discriminated against, being treated unfairly.;Addiction (to substances, games, social media, etc.); abandonment, orphanhood, lack of parental attention.

23. Psychological trauma in adults:Work stress, unemployment, workplace accidents, traffic accidents.;domestic violence;Pregnancy and childbirth; midlife crisis;The issue of psychological trauma in the elderly (retirement, loneliness, preparing for death).

2.4. Culture, social groups, and psychological trauma:cultural integration, cultural assimilation, and psychological trauma;Vulnerable groups (gay people, people with HIV, drug addicts, etc.);migrants and refugees;majority group and minority group;Terrorism, war, and natural disasters.

3. Languages ​​used in the Workshop:Vietnamese, English, French

4. Date and time of event: 7-8/11/2016

5. Venue:University of Social Sciences and Humanities, 336 Nguyen Trai Street, Hanoi, Vietnam

6. Article format

The paper should be between 5,000 and 10,000 words (approximately 10-15 A4 pages), using Unicode font (Times New Roman), size 12, and 1.2 line spacing. The abstract should be between 200 and 300 words (in Vietnamese and English/French). The paper structure and citations must be clear and scientifically sound. Keywords must be clearly indicated. Papers will be peer-reviewed and selected for publication in the conference proceedings (Vietnam National University, Hanoi Press, with ISBN).

7. Submission deadline

- Submit summaryDeadline: May 30, 2016

- Submit the full textDeadline: July 30, 2016

8. Submission address

- Dr. Bui Hong Thai: buihongthai2003@yahoo.com

- Dr. Nguyen Van Luot: nguyenvanluot@gmail.com.

For further details, please contact:

(1). Dr. Nguyen Van Luot, Department of Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi, 336 Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi, Vietnam; Mobile: 0912.229.910; E-mail:nguyenvanluot@gmail.com.

(2). MSc. Dang Thanh Tung, Institute of Mental Health, Bach Mai Hospital. Mobile: 0904103009; E-mail: tungdangthanh@bachmai.edu.vn

The Organizing Committee cordially invites scientists, experts, and researchers to submit papers and attend the conference.