human response to violent trauma
human response to violent trauma
Order Description
You've read non-fictional case studies from survivors of relationship violence. In this paper, your goal is to synthesize what you have learned from your readings,
lectures, and discussions. Specifically discuss the following in your paper - you do not need to include the headings (these are simply for your understanding):
Victimization
1. Point out similarities and differences in how you see different victims responding to both initial and ongoing violence in their relationships. What variables can
you identify that might explain individual resiliency to violence?
Surviving
2. Across the many case studies you have read, what can you identify as important factors in one�s decision to finally end a violent relationship?
Negative Legacy
3. What long-term negative effects do you see across the many writers after the violence has ended? How might your work as a trauma advocate mitigate such negative
effects?
Positive Legacy
4. �Voices of Hope� emphasizes the importance of moving from the role of victim to survivor, and ultimately to a place of wholeness and hope. What hopeful thought
patterns and themes do you consistently see across the writers from Chapters 1-7 that help them achieve this goal? How could a trauma advocate help clients achieve
this goal?
Personal Reflection
5. This course has continually asked you to take the point of view of a trauma advocate. Identify three specific qualities you think are essential for an effective
trauma advocate; explain why these qualities are important. Then, reflect on your own, personal strengths and weakness within these three qualities. How might you
utilize your own strengths in working with clients, and how might you address or improve your skills that could use improvement?