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Book SynopsisWritten by Canadian social workers, this book addresses the impact of trauma-related events and emphasizes the importance of spirituality and posttraumatic growth.
Table of ContentsIntroduction Heather Boynton and Jo-Ann Vis 1. Spirituality and Possibilities for Posttraumatic Growth in Children Heather Boynton 2. Spirituality and Child Welfare Practice with Indigenous Families: Fostering a “Culture of Strengths” Joey Wark, Heather Boynton, and Jo-Ann Vis 3. Spiritual-Trauma-Informed Schools: Supporting Children Exposed to Interpersonal Trauma Heather Boynton, Jo-Ann Vis, and Taylor Smith 4. Body-Mind-Oriented Trauma Therapy with Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors: Benefits and Challenges Joanne Smit and Jo-Ann Vis 5. Exploring Meaning and Purpose: Underpinnings to Posttraumatic Growth for Frontline Professionals Jo-Ann Vis 6. Grief and Loss: A Shifting Landscape Susan Cadell 7. The Soulful Journey: A Spirituality-based Group for Treatment Shelly Poluchowicz and Heather Boynton 8. Offering Social Work Care for Spiritual Needs at the End of Life Kathy Kortes-Miller 9. Addressing the Effects of Trauma Using Holistic and Creative Mindfulness-based Practices and Concepts Diana Coholic 10. Posttraumatic Growth: Discovery of Identity and Deep Driving Desire with Mahavakyam Meditation in Clinical Social Work Indrani Margolin and Tulshi Sen 11. Spirituality and Faith Communities Relative to Developmental Disability and Health Issues: Considerations in Disability, Illness, and End of Life Care David Nicholas and Christopher Kilmer Conclusion Jo-Ann Vis and Heather Boynton
