Gidan Madi Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Teacher Education (GMMJTE)
ISSN: 3092-8397

Vol. 1 Issue No. 1 July 2025 / Article

Family Counselling Interventions for Trauma Survivors in Tangaza Local Government, Sokoto State, Nigeria: Addressing Banditry, Displacement, and Mental Health Issues

MALAMI, Abubakar
Department of Educational Foundations, Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi, Sokoto, Nigeria
abbmalami@gmail.com

GARBA, Umar
Department of Educational Foundations, Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi, Sokoto, Nigeria

AHMAD, Abdullahi Abdallah
Department of Primary Education, Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe State, Nigeria

Abstract
Families in Gidan Madi, Tangaza Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria, face profound psychological trauma due to banditry, displacement, and interpersonal violence. The paper examined the role of family counselling in mitigating trauma’s generational effects, emphasizing contextually adapted therapies. Based on definitions from American Psychiatric Association [APA] (2016) and Sa’ad (2017), we analyze trauma causes (e.g., warzone stressors, abuse) and evidence-based interventions—including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for children and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for adults. The study highlighted the urgent need for localized counselling centers and trained professionals to address trauma’s ripple effects. Recommendations include community-based counselor training, culturally sensitive outreach, and policy support for mental health infrastructure.

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2025-07-16

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