Spirituality and Trauma: The Role of Clergy in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Journal of Religion and Health

Volumn 42, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 221-229

  Sigmund, Judith A ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI   (United States)

^b VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Clergy; Posttraumatic stress disorder; Psychotherapy; Religion; Spirituality; Trauma

Indexed keywords

EID: 0346493097     PISSN: 00224197     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1024839601896     Document Type: Article

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