Understanding Trauma
The purpose of this assignment is for students to examine a type of trauma and a particular population affected by this trauma type, with conceptualization of a case example. Students must cite empirical sources to inform their responses to the questions of this assignment. Papers should be 6-8 pages. Students may choose a case example from practice, internship or employment, or choose a hypothetical example from a movie or book. The student should discuss the case example they plan to use in this paper with their Professor before submission.
7 PAGES EXCLUDING COVER AND REFERENCE PAGES
A. Identify a Type of Trauma
Provide a rationale for why this qualifies as a traumatic experience or event exposure, and report the associated dynamics of this type of trauma as informed by the literature
B. Define a Cohort Impacted by the Chosen Type of Trauma
Examples include:
1.) Child survivors of physical abuse, sexual abuse,
maltreatment or complex trauma;
2.) Adults survivors of partner abuse, sexual
assault or child abuse and maltreatment, or;
3.) Children or adults: survivors of war, natural disasters, terrorism, trafficking, or single event traumas (i.e. auto accidents, active shooter events).
C. Biopsychosocial Impact of Trauma
Describe what is known about the deleterious biopsychosocial effects of this particular type of trauma exposure on your chosen population, as informed by the literature. If the type of trauma you chose is considered an Adverse Childhood Experience, be sure to identify it as such, reporting the implications from the literature.
D. Socio-Political Discourse
Research and report examples of myths and misconceptions surrounding this type of trauma and survivors. Discuss social forces contributing to these perceptions, exploring sociocultural and political norms, as well as the impact of social policy.
E. Case Application
i. Write a one-page case illustration of a person who has experienced this type of trauma (5 points)
ii. Identify the persons social position, resources, strengths, and unique cultural background (5 points)
iii. Provide a one-page discussion of your reactions to this case and be specific (5 points)
F. APA, Grammar and Scholarly Writing
i. Papers should be edited for grammatical errors and will be evaluated based on clarity of thought and critical thinking. This is a scholarly paper and should be written in essay format, which a clear introduction, body and conclusion. Headings may be incorporated into your paper, as permitted by APA guidelines.
ii. All papers must incorporate APA referencing within text using the author, date method. Papers should abide by APA guidelines, including: reference page, title page, 12 point font, Times New Roman font, double spacing and one in margins.
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