Vigilance, honesty, emotional intelligence, and faith all play critical roles in healing from the long-term trauma of violent attacks, two Catholic psychologists told OSV News.
Healing
From crisis response canines to parish mental health ministries, the faithful are seeking ways to bring healing to the survivors of the deadly Aug. 27 mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school liturgy.
When hope seems long gone, Christians can turn to Jesus to overcome being resigned to despair and regain the desire to be healed, Pope Leo XIV said.