Abstract
ollowing an assault in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, 9 women presented atypical psychological symptoms. Emotional ties were established between them and their attackers. They develop animosity towards the police. It’s Stockholm syndrome. 5 of them received psychological support in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The aim is to understand the cognitive distortions that modify the perception of reality. The analysis of the interviews after 8 sessions revealed coping strategies. In order to cope with adversity, the participants have developed a particular psychological functioning, which little is known in Côte d’Ivoire.
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