Ballistic trauma

field placement, but my first placement was at a homeless facility for veterans. The most common theme among this population was childhood trauma and complex trauma. This was true for the veteran’s I worked with and the overall population at the facility (based on conversations with my supervisor). There were many ways which their past trauma and military trauma impact this population, with the most common impact seen by myself were issues with addiction, interpersonal relationship issues,…

or one that is out of balance makes individuals more susceptible to depression, and PTSD. Research shows that a variety of techniques including meditation, mindfulness, yoga can be effective in increasing positive arousal modulation, thus allowing trauma survivors to access their emotions in a healthy…

1. Introduction Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is described by the Diagnostic Statistical Manual as a psychological impairment that causes ‘significant distress’ to an individual’s ordinary interactions and functioning due to exposure to ‘actual or threatened death, serious injury or sexual violation’ (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). It is estimated that approximately 5-10% of the Australian population suffer or have suffered from PTSD at some point in their lives (Centre for…

Introduction According to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that can occur after a traumatic event such as combat, assault, or disaster (PTSD.VA.gov). PTSD is both acute and chronic (Kirst-Ashman, 2017). Symptoms detection of the chronic form can take months or years to appear (Kirst-Ashman, 2017). Some symptoms that may occur after a traumatic experience are depression, substance abuse, and anxiety (Kirst-Ashman, 2017). The…

Psychology Association (APA) about the need to intervene into the matter. This essay discuses mental stressors that are unique to the army and how they are solved. Mental Stressors unique to the Army One of the mental stressors unique to the army is trauma of war (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2014, p. 1). It is the military that is involved in direct combat whenever the country is at war with any enemy. During the combat, many traumatic incidents are experienced such as the loss…

Although there are several methods to conduct research studies, there is one in particular that interests me most. This method of research is called the exploratory research study. This type of research is typically conducted for a problem that has not yet been clearly defined or resolved. Exploratory research is not usually generalized to a population of people, but to a select few or small group that is affected by the issue at hand. One study that has not only captivated my attention…

exposure, killing countless people himself, or seeing his body being dismembered , witnessing the dead bodies of loved ones, and in general having no support system to help him during the aftermath. This state of isolation may allow for the emotional trauma to fester if left unchecked, and it is impossible for Deadpool to not be affected by these situations, since he still possesses emotional qualities. Therefore, it can be inferred that Deadpool also suffers from this affliction, along with the…

Jan is a close friend of mine I interviewed about the mental health of her grandfather and cousin. She’s a 18 year old african american female from Athens Georgia. Her and I have been close friends since 4th grade, going to the same elementary school, middle school, high school and now college. Over the years I’ve grown closer and closer to her family which made the interview much more interesting. Both her grandfather, Vincent, and cousin, Mark, were in the military which affected their mental…

psychological trauma? Trauma is a term used in every day language to define a stressful event. Comprehending traumatic events, however, is concerned with the stress that overwhelms an individuals capability to cope with a particular event. As a result, a traumatic situation leads to psychological trauma in which the individual may feel physically, emotionally, and cognitively overwhelmed. As Blaum suggests, “Catastrophes such as the Holocaust and the World Wars involve shock, strain, and screen…

1. The non-profit organization that I teamed up with over the course of the semester is The Child Advocacy Center (CAC), located here in the city of Lincoln Nebraska. Their goal as a facility is to foster hope and healing, seek justice, and reduce trauma for children who may have experienced different types or other traumatic situations such as physical or sexual abuse. They work to provide a variety of services to families including medical evaluations, professional interviews, but most…