Ptsd Reflection Paper

Reflection Paper #1 The 12 Core Concepts developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, (NCTSN). The concepts are used to assist various professionals who work with traumatized children. The core concepts provide valuable tools to assist with evaluating trauma-informed victims and helps with making assessments and intervention plans for patients. Such as a victim of Child Traumatic Stress, when children and adolescents are exposed to a violent act or traumatic situations and not having the ability to cope with the vortex of violence. The meaning of “vortex of violence” is when children experience a continuing threat that results in persisting fear; that alters the development of the child’s brain, resulting in changes in physical, emotional, behavior, cognitive, and social functioning (Perry, 2004). Reviewing the 12 core concepts, I related the …show more content…
In adept time to develop a self-care plan for Juan and his mother. Finding a therapist who practices working with children of PTSD and other childhood traumas. Working with Juan, about his feelings of helplessness with his mother. Mother and son should both attend treatment sessions together and separately. Psychological is an major factor for Juan since he is only three half years old he can be treated, from the lasting effects of child traumatic stress. “Entrenched patterns are beneficial in that once a functionality or skill has been acquired, then it easily kept and maintained. They are disadvantageous in that they retrain established dysfunctionality with equal vigor” ( ). Sociological is something that Juan needs to work on with his aggressive behavior towards his classmates in school, and at home with his mother. Having a treatment plan set up and attending counseling sessions will significantly progress his