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Pouring Salt on Old Wounds : Psychological Impact of the Protocols

Explore the psychological impact of the protocols on Armenians and the need for healing and reconciliation. Discover the 7-step model for transforming generational trauma.

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Pouring Salt on Old Wounds : Psychological Impact of the Protocols

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  1. Pouring Salt on Old Wounds: Psychological Impact of the Protocols

  2. One by One Worldwide Network for Gender Empowerment (WNGE) United Nations Association for Spirituality and Psychotherapy Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies of TC- Columbia University Meaningful World ORGANIZATION American Psychological Association Division 52 Association For Trauma Outreach & Prevention (ATOP) Armenian American Society For Studies on Stress & Genocide (AASSSG) Global Society for Nursing and Health Nursing Education Alumni Association of Teacher’s College Peace X Peace www.meaningfulworld.com

  3. Policy Forum Armenia Armenia – Diaspora Relations: 20 years after Independence • Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Turkey signed two protocols on Oct 10, 2009. • Signing of protocols raised demonstrations in Diaspora. • Yerevan’s assistance in signing deepens the conflict. • Opposition in Armenia, while oppositions to protocols from previous elections. www.meaningfulworld.com

  4. The Real Purpose of the Protocols • Due to change in the U.S. government, Turkey’s leaders changed strategy in addressing the Armenian Genocide, in the form of Protocols (form of discussion). • As a result, Ankara, uses them to help manage the tension between the U.S. and Turkey. www.meaningfulworld.com

  5. Conditions Presented In Protocol The following items and clauses of the Protocols are to be disputed: • Armenia will no longer have the right to negotiate for Karabakh. Under international law, the region of Karabakh is currently, legally part of Azerbaijan territory • Armenia will no longer have the right to raise concerns about the possible abuse of Armenian cultural patrimony in Turkey and as part of its claims in relation to its historical properties. It is indirect acknowledgement of the effective legislation applied by Turkey since the events of 1915 to render ineffective any claim on such properties www.meaningfulworld.com

  6. Genocide of the Armenians, Greeks and Assyrians • Armenians being driven out of their towns & villages in Anatolia in 1915. www.meaningfulworld.com

  7. ATOP Mission to Armenia • While in Armenia, questionnaires were distributed assessing Armenians’ emotional reactions and opinions regarding the protocols. From 17-28 November 2009, ATOP traveled to Armenia to conduct trainings on empowerment and forgiveness. www.meaningfulworld.com

  8. ATOP Survey Results (Kalayjian & De Mucci, 2009) www.meaningfulworld.com

  9. ATOP Survey Results (cont’d) (Kalayjian & De Mucci, 2009) www.meaningfulworld.com

  10. ATOP Survey Results (cont’d) www.meaningfulworld.com

  11. Armenian discontent:In their own words… “There can be no relations until Genocide is recognized. It is not up for discussion: it is a FACT.” “I feel worry and fear that our needs will be sacrificed.” www.meaningfulworld.com

  12. Hope amidst discontent… 25.9% of Armenians reported feeling hopeful despite their disagreements regarding conditions in the Protocols. “Opening borders without conditions would result in economic prosperity for both our countries. I have feelings of hope for a prosperous future.” www.meaningfulworld.com

  13. Recent Events… January 12th Armenia’s constitutional court ruling angers Turkey. Turkey accuses Armenia of contradicting the already agreed upon accords. Sarksyan has stated he will formally submit the protocols to Parliament despite Turkey’s efforts to “distort the deal.” www.meaningfulworld.com

  14. Ratification??? Despite efforts for normalization through opening borders between the nations, reconciliation and acknowledgement is first necessary for true diplomatic relations to be reached. www.meaningfulworld.com

  15. Psychological Support… The psychological impact of the protocols upon the Armenians is magnified due to generationally transmitted pain, anger and suffering, which is yet to be acknowledged by the perpetrators. Utilize 7-step Biopsychosocial and Eco-Spiritual Model created by Dr. Kalayjian to transform generational transmission of trauma. www.meaningfulworld.com

  16. Seven-Step Biopsychosocial, and Eco- Spiritual Model 1. Assess levels of distress/trauma/anger. 2. Encourage discovery of memories & expression of feelings, catharsis. 3. Provide empathy and validation. 4. Encourage discovery and expression of positive meaning/ lessons learned. 5. Provide didactic information. 6. Being mindful of Mother Nature & Gaia. 7. Physical release & diaphragmatic breathing and chakra balancing. Kalayjian, A. 1990, Revised in 2008 www.meaningfulworld.com

  17. In all your deliberations be mindful of your actions on the next seven generations. www.meaningfulworld.com

  18. ~ end ~ Thank you! Jennifer De Mucci, M.A. Association for Trauma Outreach and Prevention Young Professionals Forum: Armenia-Disapora Relations Georgetown University, Washington, DC, March 1, 2010 www.meaningfulworld.com

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