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Spiritual Care and Trauma REBOOT: An Interview Study of U.S. Course Graduates
Leanne K Knobloch1, Jenny L Owens2, Kirsten Pool3
1Department of Communication, University of Illinois, 3001 Lincoln Hall, 702 South Wright Street, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA. knobl@illinois.edu.
Trauma REBOOT, a spiritual care program, positively impacts trauma survivors by fostering community and providing coping mechanisms. Graduates reported increased peace, healthier relationships, and finding meaning in suffering.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Religious Studies
Background:
- Spiritual care is sought by trauma survivors.
- Clinical settings face barriers to spiritual care provision.
- Community interventions are needed for trauma spiritual care.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the Trauma REBOOT program.
- Assess participant perceptions and outcomes.
- Identify areas for program enhancement.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study of 43 Trauma REBOOT graduates.
- Interviews exploring attendance reasons, program strengths, and effects.
- Analysis of participant feedback on program delivery.
Main Results:
- Participants sought spirituality and community.
- High satisfaction with curriculum structure and camaraderie.
- Preference for in-person over remote formats and improved discussion leadership.
Conclusions:
- Trauma REBOOT demonstrates positive outcomes for trauma survivors.
- Community-based spiritual care can be effective.
- Program refinements can enhance participant experience and impact.
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