RT Article
T1 Spirituality of the Traumatized Child: A Call for Increased Faith Community Participation in the Trauma-Healing Process for Children
JF Journal of religion and health
VO 61
IS 1
SP 203
OP 213
A1 Westerfield, Caitlin M.
A1 Doolittle, Benjamin R.
A2 Doolittle, Benjamin R.
LA English
YR 2022
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1798293293
AB One-third of all children worldwide experience trauma. This includes domestic violence, serious illness, physical or mental abuse, and death of a parent, among other traumatic experiences. Children who experience trauma are more likely to experience other mental health disorders and often reject the religious and spiritual institutions of their upbringing. While cognitive-based therapy and other traditional psychological methods are crucial to the care of these children, incorporating their spirituality can be a helpful adjunct for their healing. Further, religious communities can play a critical role in reintroducing healthy forms of relationship building and community attentiveness, while providing a safe environment for coping.
K1 Childhood trauma
K1 Healing
K1 Religion
K1 Spirituality
DO 10.1007/s10943-021-01416-1