Katie Nees: Trauma & Children

Posted by Seth Schapiro | Mar 29, 2022 | All Talk, Intersections, Wellness | 0

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Katie Nees: Trauma & Children

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Children are among the most vulnerable of society. They are completely dependent on caring adults. How can adults help young people deal with medical emergencies, natural disasters, and the horrors of war? Katie Nees, a certified Child Life Specialist who has worked in a pediatric emergency room and supported child victims of natural and man-made disasters, discusses how spirituality gives her the strength and perspective to help children process and grow through these life-altering events.

About The Author

Seth Schapiro

Over many years, Seth Schapiro has interacted with a variety of cultures and faith perspectives, both in his personal experiences as well as in his professional life. He grew up in a Jewish home and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Studies at UCSC. While living in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, he was exposed to various Appalachian Christian traditions. After teaching elementary school, he developed a K-12 multicultural education program that teaches principles of character using the words and lives of inspiring world figures. His travels have included visiting Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East and Asia where he has observed the influence of Islamic faith on people’s everyday lives. He has also lived in Cambodia and taught at a Buddhist university in Phnom Penh.