Trauma-related Counseling
It seems every newspaper, news
broadcast, and news story contains some discussion of a crisis situation,
natural or man-made disaster, or trauma-causing event. These crises and
disasters can occur on an individual scale (such as abuse) or on societal scale
(such as a school bombing or a tsunami). Experiences such as these are not new.
However, the focus on these experiences from a mental health standpoint is new.
Mental health counselors have pivotal roles in working with those who are
impacted by crises, disasters, and other trauma causing events, be it as a
first line responder, disaster mental health volunteer, trauma counselor,
and/or trainer/consultant.
Give an analysis of why natural
and man-made disasters, crises, and other trauma-causing events have become a
focus of the mental health counseling profession and the implications of this
focus on mental health counselors and on the profession itself. Be sure to
support your analysis with references.
