pt. 1. Introduction. Clergy, faith, and psychological trauma -- Understanding psychological trauma -- Treatment for Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder -- pt. 2. Case studies. 1. Motor vehicle accident -- 2. Natural disaster -- 3. Terrorism -- 4. School violence -- 5. Suicide of a child -- 6. Childhood cancer -- 7. Traumatic bereavement -- 8. Pregnancy loss -- 9. Torture -- 10. Rape -- 11. Hate crime -- 12. Police officer -- 13. Combat veteran -- 14. Burn survivor -- 15. Elder abuse -- 16. Compassion fatigue in a pastor -- pt. 3. Summary. Responding to a crisis : clergy's unique advantages -- Making a referral to a mental health specialist -- Self-care -- Summary and conclusions.