The case for faith-sensitive psychosocial programming  This review of the then recent literature argues that faith is relevant for psychosocial programming because it is indicated in the IASC Guidelines, is implied in humanitarian law and principles, is an active and effective source of coping, local actors have a ‘comparative advantage’ in humanitarian settings and is

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Challenging assumptions   This article challenges the assumption that counselling and psychotherapy are scientifically sound, universal treatment practices with worldwide applicability that transcend national and cultural boundaries.  Contextual model   Building on a contextual model, this article argues that those living in non-Western countries or living in Western countries but are less acculturated to dominant Western norms

Racial, ethnic, cultural, and national disparities in counseling and psychotherapy outcome are inevitable but eliminating global mental health disparities with indigenous healing is not. Read More »

Notably secular  While MHPSS practitioners have not ignored issues of faith, this article criticises the notably secular language and activities of MHPSS   Disconnected Programming  This article argues that such an overly technical focus of MHPSS risks disconnecting programming from the perceptions, agendas, institutions and lived realities of local communities of faith.   Commitment and Openness   While

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Emergencies in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities for Engaging with the Faith Sector Read More »

Religious protective agents  The results of this study identify religious agents that contributed to promoting adolescent refugees’ psychosocial well-being. For example, church staff and congregants were protective agents, providing spiritual guidance, material support, after- school and social activities, and as caseworkers for adolescents experiencing trouble in school or at home.   Religious protective resources   Faith

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Strong relationship    In this chapter, the authors address the question: does a person’s degree of spirituality make a difference to/in their ability to survive and recover in times of crisis, and if it does, can and should humanitarian aid agencies seek to support spirituality?   Faith and recovery from trauma  While the relationship between spirituality and

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