Anger regulation in traumatized Cambodian refugees: the perspectives of Buddhist monks.
Culture, medicine and psychiatry September 1, 2011 Angela Nickerson, Devon E Hinton 38 citations
Anger is common among Cambodian refugees, often triggered by marital discord and leading to verbal and physical violence and sometimes suicidality. Buddhist monks in Massachusetts identify Buddhist-based anger management strategies, including education about Buddhist doctrines, mindfulness meditation, and the use of herbal medication and holy water, as useful interventions. These approaches are discussed in relation to Buddhist beliefs and Western psychological treatments.