Nurturing a child's spirituality.

R Pfund

Journal: Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and community 2002;4(4):143-8

PMID: 11855469

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Abstract

Nurturing a child's spirituality should be an integral part of holistic care. The concept of spirituality is linked to the child's cognitive, social, psycho-sexual and moral development. Knowledge of childhood spirituality can help to support children coping with traumatic life-events. The expression of beliefs and feelings that encompass spirituality can be facilitated through literature and music and through other strategies. Educators need to empower professionals to have the awareness, emotional resources and skills to ensure that they can be spiritually supportive

Address: Child Branch, University of Nottingham, Derby Centre.

DOI: 10.1177/136749350000400402

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MeSH Terms: Adaptation, Psychological, Art Therapy, Attitude of Health Personnel, Child, Child Development, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Health Promotion, Holistic Health, Humans, Life Change Events, Pastoral Care, Pediatric Nursing, Power, Psychological, Psychology, Child, Religion and Psychology, Social Support, Spirituality