Trauma, Spirituality, and Posttraumatic Growth in Clinical Social Work Practice

Introduction
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