When Beliefs Collide: The Dynamic Between Moral Injury in TF-CBT and Religion

Does TF-CBT still work for moral injury, and can religion be helpful in healing? Is this something we can integrate into practice? And how?

Fast Facts

• Moral injury occurs when actions violate one's moral code, worsening PTSD symptoms

• Religious conflicts often create spiritual distress in moral injury cases

• Incorporating patients' beliefs into CT-PTSD reduces guilt and shame

• Anonymous consultation with spiritual leaders can guide treatment approaches

• Both practitioner and patient beliefs influenc…