Unhealthy Abnormal Behavior

1. Your uncle consumes a quart of whiskey per day; he has trouble remembering the names of those around him.

The biological influences consist of natural selection, genetic predisposition and responding to the environment, brain mechanisms, and hormonal influences. Biologically, some people are born angry and more depressed than others. People who are depressed usually don’t like to see many people happy and having good times with other people. This could be why many mass shootings occur when people are having a good time like at the festival where Stephen Paddlock killed 59 people and injured more than 500. Tia Ghose from LiveScience says “killers often exhibit risk factors that are generally tied to criminality: a history of abuse or ineffective parenting, a tendency to set fires or hurt animals, a sadistic streak, and self-centeredness and a lack of compassion (Ghose).” Many people respond to the environment in many ways, whether its calmly or violently. In this case it was violently.

What is the impact of historical trauma on a particular client population? How can Trauma Informed principals be used to reduce the impact of historical trauma on specific clients?

Trauma can be defined as an event or experience that hinders an individual’s ability to cope (Covington, 2008). These experiences have the power to alter biology and brain function, especially earlier on in life. Trauma can change an individual’s world-view, impacting their sense of self. This can lead to difficulties with self-regulation and higher incidences of impulsive behavior (Markoff et al., 2005). Often, individuals who have endured traumatic incidences turn to self-medication as a form of coping (De Bellis, 2002).

The term “Psychological trauma” refers to damage wrought from a traumatic event, which that damages one’s ability to cope with stressors. “Trauma” is commonly defined as an exposure to a situation in which a person is confronted with an event that involves actual or threatened death or serious injury, or a threat to self or others’ physical well-being (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). Specific types of client trauma frequently encountered by which therapists and other mental health workers frequently encounter in a clinical setting include sexual abuse, physical , or sexual assault, natural disasters such as earthquakes or tsunamis, domestic violence, and school or/and work related violence (James & Gilliland, 2001). Traumatic

Andrea experiences intrusion symptoms; these symptoms arrive suddenly and occur when memories of the previous traumatic event plague your life (APA, 2013). Andrea expresses that she has a solid fear of returning to work (Butcher et al. 2013). Andrea’s opposition to return to work can be considered a “persistent avoidance of stimuli” (APA, 2013, p. 271). Andrea is feeling hopeless, guilty and withdrawn (Butcher et al. 2013) showing that Andrea is having “negative alterations in cognitions” (APA, 2013, p. 271). Andrea is also exhibiting hypersensitivity towards undertakings and activities stating that they are debilitating. Andrea also speaks of memory problems.

Many serial killers and mass murderers have been interviewed and tested to reveal why they killed and raped large groups of people. There are several factors as to why they perform such acts. My findings in this paper show that there is a logically explanation as to why they do what they do. In no way is killing or violence justified, but people have been through things we couldn’t imagine being put through. Many of these killers were put through harsh abuse physically, mentally, and emotionally which haunted them in their futures. This caused them to resolve their issues through inhumane ways. One who was put through sexual abuse became lust serial killers by wanting to rape the victims or sexually punish them. They want their

Gold presentation the most interesting about was realized how much people’s future could be affected by a traumatic event without realizing it. In many situations, we judge anyone who has a problem, without being able to help and understand the reason of it. I respect all therapists who have the opportunity to help many people dealing with trauma because it is a vital and motivating job that can save lives. It is essential to be able to identify and find a professional with a corrective action to help face the problem.

Serial killers and serial rapists are people that have done the most unforgivable, despicable and unmentionable things. Is it even possible to feel sorry for them at all? With all the things they have done to other humans and their outlook on the human race is unbearable, some even feel justified to take care of this problem. Can anyone truly empathize with those that gave no second thought to their crimes. Those that showed no mercy to those that asked and pleaded for mercy until their final breath.

   There are certain social codes that we are expected to follow. They are too numerous and obscure to know-but for the most part, they don't need to be known. The unspoken, unwritten set of rules we are obligated to live by are subtly imbued in us from birth. When we live outside those boundaries and follow our own desires, we are walking on thin ice. An eccentric choice in wardrobe or unusual habits can make the difference between being considered an individual who "thinks outside of the box," or just a plain old lunatic. When someone refuses to adhere to our social codes, they become suspect. But what drives them, enables them to refuse in the first place?

Assessment of the Client. The role of assessment is vital for case conceptualization and treatment interventions (Briere and Scott, 2013). As such, signs and symptoms stemming from the episodes of traumatic events cannot be precisely treated if there are not diagnosed. More so, this clinician’s first task will be to conduct a comprehensive and informed diagnosis evaluation, as this step will enable this clinician in developing and formulating interventions that is best suited in addressing this client’s specific needs (Briere and Scoot, 2013). In assessing this client, during the intake session/clinical interview questions such as present and/or past trauma history, dissociative disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms where included.

10) has detrimental consequences on adolescent development. Research shows chronic or complex trauma will take longer to recuperate from than an acute experience. According to Malchiodi (2009), “The Complex Trauma Taskforce of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) undertook a significant step in identifying and resolving the problems associated with diagnosing complex trauma in children” (p. 1). Adolescents diagnosed with complex trauma are more likely to engage in “maladaptive attempts at self-soothing” (van der Kolk & Pynoos, 2009, p. 11) that is expressed in high-risk behavior, chemical or substance dependency or aggressiveness toward others.

Trauma is very complex and varied in its nature. Traumatic events include child abuse, neglect and maltreatment. Wamser‐Nanney & Vandenberg (2013) found that one of the more harmful types of trauma is the abuse is committed intentionally. This directly impacts the victim 's safety and sense of trust. The devastating effects of this type of trauma is the way in which it impacts not only the survivors, but also future generations, and the ability they have to form attachments (Connolly, 2011).

On the micro level it's important to understand how the traumatic event affected the client and the way in which the family cope with learning the traumatic event occured. Understanding the impact will give me a clear idea of how to conduct services as far as problem solving, risk assessment, and progress

When I decided to take the trauma course, I was hesitant at first to take it. I did not know what to expect nor felt I would be prepare listen to stories about traumatic occurrences, despite of the number of years I have worked in the field of community mental health. Therefore, now that we are in week eight, I am delighted to have taken this course. The impression I had at first, has changed my insight concerning what is trauma, as for many years, I did not understand why a person in many instances, could not process their trauma. In a quote by Chang stated, “The greater the doubt, the greater the awakening; the smaller the doubt, the smaller the awakening. No doubt, no awakening” (Van Der Kolk, 2014, p. 22). The goes in congruence with my understanding on trauma and how it has changed during this course. As a result, I feel I am awakening when acquiring more about trauma.