Stages of Resilience and the Bible The aforementioned armor of God can be applied to all three stages of resilience. The Before stage especially. Armor is meant to be applied before going into battle. Putting on the Armor of God is a spiritual part of building resilience. Wearing this armor during the hardship allows a person protection in the midst of the During stage. Lastly, the armor is relevant in the After stage. Once the hardship is over, one can reflect on the damage to the armor and use it as a source to encourage others. Another Biblical reference that can be applied to the resilience is Mark 12:30. This verse reads “and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all
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Regarding using spirituality in trauma therapy, spiritual support and comfort reaped personal benefits for both therapists and clients alike (Zenkert, Brabender, & Slater, 2014, p. 217). The presence of faith provided a gateway for the therapists and clients to discover an effective way of nurturing resilience. Furthermore, spirituality proved beneficial concerning emotional responses to hardships. Spirituality is a motivating force that can teach a person how to see the reality in a strenuous circumstance and also alleviate psychological issues such as PTSD (Pargament & Sweeney, 2011, p. 59). Being able to see the truth in a difficult situation is certainly a mark of PTG. Along with that, spirituality contributes to less severe symptoms of trauma relates disorders. For instance, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and sleep …show more content…
One’s ability to overcome trauma is separated into three general stages: Before, During, and After. The Bible can be applied to all three of these stages as well as provide examples of people who were resilient with the help of their faith in God. Professionals agree that resilience and spirituality have an effect on each other. A person’s response to a trauma dictates how they will endure throughout the trauma. A belief in a higher power trains the mind to respond in a more positive way. Studies have proven that spirituality results in physical, mental, physical, and relational benefits. Lastly, all of these incredible advantages can be applied to overcoming future
Regarding using spirituality in trauma therapy, spiritual support and comfort reaped personal benefits for both therapists and clients alike (Zenkert, Brabender, & Slater, 2014, p. 217). The presence of faith provided a gateway for the therapists and clients to discover an effective way of nurturing resilience. Furthermore, spirituality proved beneficial concerning emotional responses to hardships. Spirituality is a motivating force that can teach a person how to see the reality in a strenuous circumstance and also alleviate psychological issues such as PTSD (Pargament & Sweeney, 2011, p. 59). Being able to see the truth in a difficult situation is certainly a mark of PTG. Along with that, spirituality contributes to less severe symptoms of trauma relates disorders. For instance, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and sleep …show more content…
One’s ability to overcome trauma is separated into three general stages: Before, During, and After. The Bible can be applied to all three of these stages as well as provide examples of people who were resilient with the help of their faith in God. Professionals agree that resilience and spirituality have an effect on each other. A person’s response to a trauma dictates how they will endure throughout the trauma. A belief in a higher power trains the mind to respond in a more positive way. Studies have proven that spirituality results in physical, mental, physical, and relational benefits. Lastly, all of these incredible advantages can be applied to overcoming future