Wartenweiler, Thomas and Eiroa-Orosa, Francisco Jose (2016) Effects of spiritual change on the re-entry adjustment of Christian young adult humanitarian workers. Journal of Pastoral Care and Counseling, 70 (3). pp. 176-185.
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Abstract
Humanitarian work inevitably involves exposure to suffering, stress and trauma. Such exposure has a profound effect on an aid worker’s worldview and spirituality. The aim of this study was to use Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis to do an in-depth analysis of how Christian young adult humanitarian workers in faith-based aid organizations experience such spiritual change and how it affects the re-entry into their faith community. Strategies for pastoral and spiritual care for the workers are provided.