Even if a person is not spiritual, that is still a path that affects development. Physical, emotional, psychological, and social development can all be linked to spirituality (Roehlkepartain, 2006). In instances of psychological trauma, spirituality can have a positive impact on development in a negative circumstance. Some individuals who have a spiritual relationship with God may view a traumatic experience as punishment from God, but others may find God after a traumatic experience and be renewed through that relationship. Spirituality is an integral part of how someone responds and copes with experiences in the world (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015). Spirituality can counter the effects of trauma by giving some people a new way of understanding the world. Some individuals may use a traumatic experience to bring them closer to Christ, while others may blame Christ for a tragedy. Jeremiah 30:17 states, “For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord . . .” (ESV). The Lord promises to restore individuals, and those who have developed spiritually can understand and how on to that hope of being restored through faith in
Even if a person is not spiritual, that is still a path that affects development. Physical, emotional, psychological, and social development can all be linked to spirituality (Roehlkepartain, 2006). In instances of psychological trauma, spirituality can have a positive impact on development in a negative circumstance. Some individuals who have a spiritual relationship with God may view a traumatic experience as punishment from God, but others may find God after a traumatic experience and be renewed through that relationship. Spirituality is an integral part of how someone responds and copes with experiences in the world (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015). Spirituality can counter the effects of trauma by giving some people a new way of understanding the world. Some individuals may use a traumatic experience to bring them closer to Christ, while others may blame Christ for a tragedy. Jeremiah 30:17 states, “For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord . . .” (ESV). The Lord promises to restore individuals, and those who have developed spiritually can understand and how on to that hope of being restored through faith in