Grief and loss: towards an existential phenomenology of child spirituality

Walters, David A.

doi:10.1080/13644360802236599

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“…Several studies have indicated children's natural inclination to seek religious and spiritual involvement in their lives (Forliti & Benson, 1986;Miller, 2009). When children are faced with adversity, Walters (2008) emphasized the importance of professionals identifying children's strengths, particularly utilizing children's spirituality, strengthening children's power of insight and beliefs that promote hope and optimism.…”

Section: Children's Spiritualitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Comforting children and families who grieve: Incorporating spiritual support

Jerome¹

2011

School Psychology International

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Based on specific school and community tragedies, this article reviews difficult situations and how students’ spiritual and religious beliefs were incorporated into school-based grief interventions. Suggestions are made to strengthen this often untapped resource, encouraging school-based mental health professionals to consult with community spiritual leaders and parents, exploring students’ spiritual resources and more effectively blending spiritually-based interventions across settings.

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Section: Children's Spiritualitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Comforting children and families who grieve: Incorporating spiritual support

Jerome¹

2011

School Psychology International

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“…Other serious problems frequently experienced by surviving siblings include school difficulties, health fears, depression, guilt, antisocial behaviors, and anxiety (Fischhoff & O'Brien, 1976). Bereaved children sometimes experience a sense of spiritual abandonment when they are protected from the pain of grief, as often happens (Walters, 2008;Wolfelt, 2004).…”

Section: Consequences If a Sibling's Needs Are Not Metmentioning

confidence: 99%