In general, the respondents reported that spirituality is important and helpful in their personal lives and a very important dimension of the health and rehabilitation of their clients. However, less than 40% of the respondents indicated that addressing clients' spiritual needs was within the scope of their professional practice, and the majority (82%) reported that their academic training did not prepare them to address the spiritual needs of clients. The questionnaire, now validated with a national sample, may be used for follow-up studies to further investigate the role of spirituality in health and rehabilitation.

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The results of this study are examined in light of existing reports on the facilitation of attitudes toward exercise, exercise adherence and health promotion particularly in regard to understanding the barriers to physical activity for minorities. The findings of this study are particularly important given the paucity of research about health promotion for individuals who belong to minority groups.

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The results of this study are examined in light of existing reports on the facilitation of attitudes toward exercise, exercise adherence and health promotion particularly in regard to understanding the barriers to physical activity for minorities. The findings of this study are particularly important given the paucity of research about health promotion for individuals who belong to minority groups.

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The purposes of this article are to review some of the common causes and symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), particularly as it applies to combat-related trauma experienced by the Vietnam veteran, and to offer a variety of treatment activities. These activities may be graded for use with other types of combat-related trauma or other forms of PTSD. The activities are listed so that they may be used cumulatively. to result in a final ceremony that becomes a ritual for the resolution of ambivalent emotions and/or the expression and release of powerful negative feelings of guilt, rage, or hurt. The objective is for these activities to be included with other treatment approaches aimed at enabling the client to let go of past trauma and make a positive transition to healthful and productive living.