Trauma and spirituality: Empirical advances in an understudied area of community experience

J Prev Interv Community. 2017 Oct-Dec;45(4):231-237. doi: 10.1080/10852352.2016.1197755.

Abstract

Trauma and spirituality represent an understudied area of community experience. As in introductory article for this themed issue for the Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community, this article describes the importance of considering these topics together for individuals and communities across the world.

Keywords: Mental health; religion; spirituality; trauma.

Publication types

  • Introductory Journal Article

MeSH terms

  • Disasters
  • Humans
  • Psychological Trauma / psychology*
  • Spirituality*
  • Violence / psychology