According to the National Center for PTSD, moral injury describes the results when people may perpetrate, fail to prevent, or witness events that contradict deeply held moral beliefs and expectations in traumatic or unusually stressful circumstances. Moral injury may result when someone does something contrary to or fails to do something in line with their beliefs. Additionally, moral injury can develop due to witnessing behaviors that go against an individualā€™s values and moral beliefs. Guilt, shame, disgust, anger, and a negative impact on an individualā€™s spirituality are some hallmark moral injury reactions.
Moral Injury is not limited to those who served on the battlefield. Chaplains, ministers, and Christian counselors are uniquely qualified to assist others in helping those suffering from moral injury. This webinar will assist in understanding moral injury, its symptoms, and how spiritual caregivers can play a pivotal role in helping those injured break its negative influence. By working together with other clinical professionals, an alliance of hope is created for those who suffer from this debilitating injury.
