Spirituality and Child Trauma
In this webinar Thema Bryant-Davis discusses the role of religion and spirituality in trauma treatment and recovery. Culture guides the way children make meaning of and recover from trauma. Spirituality and religion are important aspects of culture for many. She defines spiritually competent care and outlines what competent care requires. During the presentation she describes the characteristics of counselors able to provide effective ecumenical psychotherapy. The presentation also addresses children's spirituality, religion, and mental health. Also addressed are the spiritual effects of various forms of trauma.In concluding, she encouragesclinicians to assess for spirituality and religion and when appropriate incorporate into interventions.