The following books by Joseba Achotegui are translated into English.
Joseba Achotegui Books
The scale referred in the book is a validated instrument that measures the vulnerability and stressors that are two fundamental risk factors in the process of developing migratory grief and in confronting migratory stress.
Ulysses Syndrome concept (which is used all over the world) is explained in a clear and practical way, as is the revolution that has occurred regarding the perspective of the mental health of immigrants. The majority of immigrants do not suffer from mental disorders but very intense stress that is Ulysses Syndrome.
The following books by Joseba Achotegui are only written in Spanish.
Original Title: Test de evaluación del estrés y el duelo migratorio. Test del Kayak
The kayak test is an instrument based on evolutionary psychology that measures the process of coping with migratory stress and the development of migratory grief. The scale measures the procedures with which the immigrant handles, responds to stress and migratory grief.
Original Title: La inteligencia migratoria. Manual para inmigrantes en dificultades
A wide range of emotional, physical and social strategies to deal with migratory stress and grief are explained in a clear way, and for a broad public, in a world in which difficulties for migrants and their families are increasing.
Original Title: Intervención psicológica y psicosocial con inmigrantes minorías y excluidos sociales
A book written for professionals who work with the immigrant population at risk of exclusion in the health, educational and social field. The different psychological, psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic intervention techniques are described in a synthetic and clear way.
Original Title: Los trastornos mentales. Un enigmático legado de la evolución
A pioneering book in Spanish on the applications of evolutionary theory, one of the most advanced and developed areas of science, to the area of mental health and psychopathology. It permits one to see from a very fruitful and practical perspective healthy and pathological mental functioning.
Original Title: 12 características específicas del estrés y el duelo migratorio
The book explains how stress and migratory grief have different characteristics compared to other types of stress and grief, especially the mourning for the death of a loved one. Understanding these different characteristics is essential to get closer to the experiences of the immigrant and help him.
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