Making the Connection: Spirituality, Trauma and Resiliency

Spirituality is increasingly identified as a significant component of resiliency. A model of individual resiliency from family based trauma is described. The characteristics from this model are explored for their compatibility with spiritual practices. Written from a practitioner's experiences, case examples from various practice settings are given to exemplify application of spiritual or religious practices to development of the resiliency traits. Implications for practice include increased understanding of the use of spirituality as a tool to enhance adaptability and coping. (C) 2007 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.