Trauma, Development and Spirituality

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Trauma can affect development and have long term consequences such as depression, Post Traumatic Stress, issues with attention and potentially affect proper development of the cortex of the brain. Many traumatic events could impair the ability to develop appropriately. As stated in Development Across the Life Span, Chapter 9-2: “Adequate nutrition is important because of its contributions to growth, health, social and emotional functioning, and cognitive performance.” (Feldman, 2014). This is just the beginning, it is recognized in early development, as stated, that initial nutrition aids in healthy neural development, however, it is also influenced by other issues like divorces, bullying, and race issues as different races become particually aware of issues of prejudice or potential segregation. (Feldman, 2014). Although it may seem like a sensitive issue, race issues could become traumatic as well and cause neural developmental issues. It has been also proven through studies the effects of early maltreatment of babies can prepare a child to associate crying when hungry with a negative environment, this could significantly impair what should be developed: nurturing and kindness processes in early brain development. (Shonkoff & Phillips, 2000). As stated in Spiritual Development and Religious Development, Children develop in their own ways in reference to the way they act, the way they feel and even the way they perceive God. (Roehlkepartain, 2006). In relation to spiritual development, it is known this is the way one grows in one self, imbedding in ones mind there is something greater controlling or transforming the way a life should be lived. In the New Living Translation Bible, specifically Leviticus, 19:17, we read: “Do not nurse hatred in your heart for any of your relatives. Confront people directly so you will not be held guilty for their sin.” 18: “Do not

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