An Examination of Moral Injury Care as Practiced by Clinically Trained US Navy Chaplains: Toward a More Effective Professional Approach to Moral Injury Prevention, Detection, and Healing for Active Duty Military Personnel and Veterans

John Rudd

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An Examination of Moral Injury Care as Practiced by Clinically Trained US Navy Chaplains: Toward a More Effective Professional Approach to Moral Injury Prevention, Detection, and Healing for Active Duty Military Personnel and Veterans

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John Rudd. An Examination of Moral Injury Care As Practiced by Clinically Trained Us Navy Chaplains: Toward a More Effective Professional Approach to Moral Injury Prevention, Detection, and Healing for Active Duty Military Personnel and Veterans. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/ba92dd9f-372b-4cff-b6e6-aae7dc8f57ce.

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J. Rudd. An Examination of Moral Injury Care as Practiced by Clinically Trained US Navy Chaplains: Toward a More Effective Professional Approach to Moral Injury Prevention, Detection, and Healing for Active Duty Military Personnel and Veterans. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/ba92dd9f-372b-4cff-b6e6-aae7dc8f57ce

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After the attacks of 9/11 the United States of America was at war for more than two decades resulting in thousands of military personnel having unseen wounds from the violence of battle. Moral injury is gaining awareness across all branches of the armed forces. However, it is not a new concern; it is as old as humanity itself. Learning how to identify and care for moral injury is a developing process that mental health and clergy professionals are seeking guidance to better address needs. I am a member of the US Navy Chaplain Corps and wanted to know what this community knows about moral injury and what would this group of peers want to learn about providing care to those facing moral injury. After conducting interviews of seven Navy Chaplains, seven themes were found through reflective thematic analysis: (A) US Navy Chaplains are strategically placed and appropriately trained to care for moral injury. (B) Foundation of faith directly impacts ability to cope with moral injury. (C) Spiritual and emotional pain is common among those suffering from moral injury. (D) Peer support and trusted sharing are an important part of moral injury healing. (E) Pastoral counseling and listening are vital to moral injury support. (F) Confession is a helpful part of moral injury healing. (G) Finally, strengthening spirituality protects against potential morally injurious events. Navy Chaplains are asking for more specialized moral injury training, because they are embedded close to those who are most impacted with morally injurious events. They are also asking for moral injury detection tools, counseling skills, and training briefs that will enhance their ministry outcomes.

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