Table 2. Major Themes.

Changes in Rituals and Routines After Child Trauma
Impact on Family Celebrations, Traditions, Rituals
Mostly unchanged after trauma:
Celebrations, traditions, rituals stayed “normal” for most families
Impact of Trauma on Family Routines
Little disruption reported in the immediate aftermath:	Routines altered to deal with child distress:	Positive changes in routines:
Even when disruption seemed obvious from nature of trauma	Daily routines = “getting by,” basic tasks needed to get through the day Child needing more attention/supervision at home School problems Caregiver routine changes as a result	Overall stress decrease if domestic violence resolved More communication among family More protective and attentive
Meaning Making and Spirituality
God determines why things happen as they do:	God made it not worse:	Religion/spirituality as help in difficult times:
Comforting attribution of meaning to otherwise meaningless misfortune Acknowledge what one cannot control, concentrate one's energy on things one can influence	Subset example of previous theme Coping through downward social comparison	Faith/God's presence as strengthening and comforting Values/tenets as guide for moral behavior Encourages reflection and thoughtful action