[Tuning in addictology, the story of a shared musical experience]

Music can be used as a therapeutic tool with people suffering from complex addictions and traumas. By playing together, the patient and care team create a transitional space conducive to emotional attunement and trust. This shared experience facilitates connection and engagement in the therapeutic relationship, which conveys a sense of security. Music is a powerful tool in the treatment of addiction and trauma. It helps to repair damaged bonds and develop empathy, cooperation and creativity within the care team.

[Psychotherapy of traumatic grief in exiled patients]

After a presentation of the clinical speci-ficities of complex traumas in exiled patients, the psychotherapeutic issues and processes at work in the treatment of traumatic mourning are detailed through a clinical case. Emphasis is placed on the articulation and interface between the private and collective dimensions of grief.

[Psychological traumas in adults (1/2)]

When subjected to potentially traumatic events, adults can develop psychological trauma with varying levels of severity. For preventive and therapeutic purposes, these psychological traumas must be assessed and managed by psychologists and/or psychiatrists who are well trained and experienced in performing these complex professional acts.