@article{ref1,
title="Spirituality of the traumatized child: a call for increased faith community participation in the trauma-healing process for children",
journal="Journal of religion and health",
year="2021",
author="Westerfield, Caitlin M. and Doolittle, Benjamin R.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-4197",
doi="10.1007/s10943-021-01416-1",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10943-021-01416-1"
}