Tag: Cazares-Cervantes

A Holistic Approach to Treating Spiritual and Religious Abuse and Trauma

Spiritual and religious abuse and trauma is a topic that is being discussed with more frequency in Western culture today. With a high prevalence of this type of abuse and trauma (Oakley & Kinmond, 2014; Shellnut, 2019), it is important for mental health providers to know how to recognize S/R abuse and trauma and know the best treatment modalities for those who have been wounded by it. This paper discusses the nature of S/R abuse and trauma and describes the psychological and spiritual harm that victims incur at the hands of their abusers. Additionally, the topic of what common personality features make people vulnerable to S/R abuse and trauma is addressed and a description of the maladaptive tendencies of people who misuse power to hurt others will also be discussed. This paper also highlights the research of helpful treatment models that have been shown to be efficacious in bringing healing to victims of S/R abuse and trauma. Lastly, the author highlights his own gleanings from the research on beneficial principles for the treatment of S/R abuse and trauma.

CMHC 699, Capstone

Abraham Cazares-Cervantes

Siefke 100

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11 AM – Noon

Supporting the Mental Health of Families Involved With Child Welfare

This paper explores poor mental health and substance use of parents, which can lead to maltreatment of children, resulting in child welfare involvement. The paper will present a brief history of child welfare involvement with families and highlight the connections between mental health, substance use, and maltreatment of children. A literature review will be provided to substantiate the factors that lead families into child welfare involvement such as services that are provided to the families, the efficacy of those services, the limitations or barriers that keep families in this population from becoming successful, and recommendations for CMHC on how best to support this population.

CMHC 699, Capstone

Abraham Cazares-Cervantes

Siefke 100

1 – 2 PM

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