Trauma Informed Counselling Case Study
Description: Write a 2500-word (+/- 10%) case analysis that explores the impact of trauma and identifies relevant evidence-based interventions, with consideration of legal and ethical codes of practice. Reflect on the impact of working with trauma and the importance of self-care, supervision and reflective practice.
Client and initial assessment overview (5 marks)
Draw from the information, research and analysis conducted in assignment two to
provide an overview of your client.
Make sure you do not cut and paste this from
assessment two, rather construct a clear and succinct summary of your analysis to
orientate the reader.
Treatment plan (10 marks)
Present an intervention treatment plan that includes a trauma informed model and
intervention outlining how you would work with the client in counselling practice.
Include the interventions, skills, and techniques you would implement, the outcomes
you hope to achieve.
Make sure to incorporate the neurobiology of trauma and trauma-informed theories you have studied to demonstrate what you have learnt in the unit.
Ethical, legal and other considerations (10 marks)
Consider your Scope of Practice when working with this client. How might you provide the best possible service/support?
Are there any associated risks, and if so, how might you mitigate or reduce these?
Personal reflection and strategies for self-care (10 marks)
Reflect on the personal impact of working with trauma. What might you find most
challenging and why?
What might you need to do to monitor your professional functioning and implement strategies for ongoing development as a professional?
How can you support your physical and emotional health and wellbeing when working in the field of trauma?
