Essay 1: Trauma, Development and Spirituality
Children are the most vulnerable, trusting, forgiving, and loving individuals on the planet. Unfortunately, because children are the most vulnerable they are usually the ones who suffer the most trauma. Even in Biblical times, children were being abused and killed as sacrifices to Molek and other idols which incited God’s warnings and anger (Leviticus 18:21; Ezekiel 16:20-21. NASB). Counselors, educators, and parents need to grasp and comprehend the profound affects trauma has on children and their development. A counselor’s ability to serve, help, and advocate for the well-being of children depends on his or her acumen regarding awareness of trauma and resiliency, recognition of the effects of …show more content…
More therapists are engaging in resilience-theory grounded therapy (McCrea et al., 2015; Richards et al., 2016). McCrea et al., 2015 (cites Ryan and Deci, 2008) reveals self-determination theory applies well to children. The child is the focus and he or she determines what goals are possible, has a voice in selecting the goals pursued, and has the feeling of belonging to a goal where someone is invested and cares, i.e., the counselor (McCrea et al., 2015). McCrea et al., 2015 also recognizes Snyder’s theory of hope as another integral part of resiliency therapy with children. Hope allows children to choose a different path and believe it can be achieved (McCrea et al., 2015). The combination of both theories of self-determination and hope fosters positive relationships, shifts in behavior and self-regulation (McCrea et al., 2015). After implementing this approach, when the children were asked what element was most important to them the overwhelming response was how they were cared for by social workers and/or counselors which made them feel valuable (McCrea et al., 2015), the heart of the Rogerian …show more content…
The prevalence of spirituatlity and participation in religious activities promoting well-being has been documented (Brewer-Smith & Koenig, 2014). Brewer-Smith and Koenig, 2014, (citing Southwick et al., 2005) noted selflessness and serving, which is promoted by most faiths, has been documented to build up resilience in children and adults. Consequently hope, value, caring, serving, and faith are the basic tenants in most evangelical organizations and it is reasonable to consider more faith-based pogroms should be implored in helping children cope with trauma. Providing treatment with children who are enveloped in trauma daily, giving them tools to fight back mentally, and equipping them with the knowledge they can control something is a movement on the rise (McCrea et al., 2015, Richards et al.,
Children are the most vulnerable, trusting, forgiving, and loving individuals on the planet. Unfortunately, because children are the most vulnerable they are usually the ones who suffer the most trauma. Even in Biblical times, children were being abused and killed as sacrifices to Molek and other idols which incited God’s warnings and anger (Leviticus 18:21; Ezekiel 16:20-21. NASB). Counselors, educators, and parents need to grasp and comprehend the profound affects trauma has on children and their development. A counselor’s ability to serve, help, and advocate for the well-being of children depends on his or her acumen regarding awareness of trauma and resiliency, recognition of the effects of …show more content…
More therapists are engaging in resilience-theory grounded therapy (McCrea et al., 2015; Richards et al., 2016). McCrea et al., 2015 (cites Ryan and Deci, 2008) reveals self-determination theory applies well to children. The child is the focus and he or she determines what goals are possible, has a voice in selecting the goals pursued, and has the feeling of belonging to a goal where someone is invested and cares, i.e., the counselor (McCrea et al., 2015). McCrea et al., 2015 also recognizes Snyder’s theory of hope as another integral part of resiliency therapy with children. Hope allows children to choose a different path and believe it can be achieved (McCrea et al., 2015). The combination of both theories of self-determination and hope fosters positive relationships, shifts in behavior and self-regulation (McCrea et al., 2015). After implementing this approach, when the children were asked what element was most important to them the overwhelming response was how they were cared for by social workers and/or counselors which made them feel valuable (McCrea et al., 2015), the heart of the Rogerian …show more content…
The prevalence of spirituatlity and participation in religious activities promoting well-being has been documented (Brewer-Smith & Koenig, 2014). Brewer-Smith and Koenig, 2014, (citing Southwick et al., 2005) noted selflessness and serving, which is promoted by most faiths, has been documented to build up resilience in children and adults. Consequently hope, value, caring, serving, and faith are the basic tenants in most evangelical organizations and it is reasonable to consider more faith-based pogroms should be implored in helping children cope with trauma. Providing treatment with children who are enveloped in trauma daily, giving them tools to fight back mentally, and equipping them with the knowledge they can control something is a movement on the rise (McCrea et al., 2015, Richards et al.,