Early childhood holocaust survivial and the influence on
well-being in later life
Van der Hal-Van Raalte, E.A.M.
Citation
Van der Hal-Van Raalte, E. A. M. (2007, May 16). Early childhood holocaust survivial and the influence on well-being in later life. Retrieved from
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Propositions which are part of the dissertation:
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Early Childhood Holocaust Survival and the influence on well-being in later life
Elisheva van der Hal – van Raalte
I. Even today the Holocaust is inconceivable and its impact still incomprehensible (this dissertation)
II. The Holocaust has left its imprint on all survivors, regardless of their age during persecution (this dissertation).
III. Psycho-social development of persecuted children is been less damaged when their positive attachment experiences with parents and other caregivers had been stronger (this dissertation).
IV. Notwithstanding their Holocaust persecution, survivors have in general succeeded to function well and build a meaningful new life after the war (this dissertation).
V. The extend of late consequences of early traumatization depends on QOC -Quality Of Care- and SOC -Sense Of Coherence (chapters 3 & 4 in this dissertation).
VI. Even though empirical research has not convincingly demonstrated that inter- generational transmission of Holocaust trauma leads to specific symptomatization, clinical experiences frequently show a relationship between psychological distress of offspring and their parents’ Holocaust experiences.
VII. Remarkably few studies have been published concerning Holocaust effects on the grandchildren of survivors, the “third generation”.
VIII. If elderly have for long periods of time been exposed to consequences of traumatic experiences, it is necessary to carefully carry out anamneses and consider treatment.
IX. Problems of the elderly suffering from PTSD or trauma-related symptoms are in need of additional and more wide-ranging research, their psycho-therapeutic care needs re- thinking.
X. Environmental protection starts in the womb.
XI. In the digital age one cannot afford to be too old to learn.
XII. Sivis pacem para colloquium, sivis bellum para mortem (If you want peace, prepare for negotiations; if war, be prepared to die).
