Physical trauma

Personal Reaction “Geraldine pressed her face to the glass, peering out. She saw the paramedics pushing a gurney toward the front door of her house…..Then the paramedics wheeled the gurney back out, carrying someone covered by a sheet” (Story) The illustration of the gurney being wheeled out of the house and the emotional uncertainty Geraldine experienced is an traumatic imagery that would evoked emotions within myself if working with this case. If I was the social worker working with this case…

Today, aged 52, and with two children of her own, Julie re-reads her letters for the first time in years, and offers several reflections. “I feel the sadness of the little girl that was me. I also feel the desperation of the little girl wanting to be heard,” she says . Therefore, Julie’s overriding memories of Cholmondeley Home are complex: “It was a good place, and also a traumatic experience. ” To her, the two are not mutually exclusive. Moreover, several memories stand out to Julie, which…

named American Indian Historical Trauma (AIHT). There is many various types of traumas that people could suffer from, but AIHT is specifically for Native Americans that suffer from the horrid past of their people. Some people may find AIHT as an exaggerated form of another illness, but AIHT is a proven condition that has serious consequences. Even though it is usually overlooked, AIHT can be found in many fictional works. To see how American Indian Historical Trauma affects Native Americans,…

the world. It has become a controversial topic around the world. Child abuse is an act committed when a parent or caretaker causes, or fails to call attention a life risk of, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse towards a child under eighteen years of age. This final paper will include a more depth look at the physical, sexual, emotional and social effect on individuals. In addition, the paper will discuss substances abuse and other potential causes. Mind of An abuser Even though, there isn’t a…

I had the pleasure of interviewing Alvita Davis, a Qualified Mental Health Professional who works with Family Behavioral Health & Healing at the Therapeutic Day Treatment program. Alvita, Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) has provided services to at risk youth ages (5-18) in the Hampton Roads area for over ten years, counseling them inside the home as well as in a community setting. Her field of experience covers but is not limited to: anger management, grief/loss, post traumatic…

to affect one’s reality. Bullying is perhaps the most common type of trauma experienced. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, as of 2015, about 22 percent of children admitted to being bullied during the school year. This means that one in four American children is not developing healthily, and will not only be physically, but mentally isolated from his or her peers. The prolonged isolation and trauma a bullying victim undergoes will transform the reality of the child,…

WHAT IS PTSD IN SOLDIERS Post-traumatic stress disorder or, as it’s commonly referred to PTSD, is a disorder that can affect someone after they have experienced traumatic events. This disease has been blamed for the several suicide deaths of active and former military members. Approximately 22 veterans take their life each day. What is PTSD? In a very basic description it causes someone who has been through a traumatic experience to suffer affects that may have happened during said event. This…

More often than not, disclosing the truth about their traumatizing experiences can be just as damaging as the sexual abuse itself. Victims of sexual abuse are afraid of the consequences that may arise once the truth of the abuse has been revealed. This fear is what causes them to refuse help from professionals, professionals that are trained specifically to help with this type of abuse. They are afraid that once they feel comfortable enough to admit the truth, the reactions would be of…

health care. In fact, men are supposed to be strong enough to recover from war by themselves. One of the main psychological problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, consist of disturbing thoughts, flashback or dreams related to the event, mental or physical distress and alterations in how a person thinks and feels. As a matter of fact, PTSD sufferers should be forced to be treated in order to avoid dangerous behaviors. First, this…

Having a disability is tough but being different for the norms can even be tougher. For this assignment I had to interview two individuals whom have a disability or are different from the norms. For my first interview I decided to interview one of my co-workers and friends named Jim. The session lasted for about thirty minutes to an hour and afterwards we even discussed it further over lunch. Now you might ask what disability does Jim have or why is he different from the norms not considered a…