INSTRUCTIONS
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in the
INSTRUCTIONS
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA format.
CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however should be correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric criterion inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing and APA. If you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers for partial credit following the guidelines above.
INITIAL RESPONSE
INSTRUCTIONS:For this week’s discussion post, present your infographic assignment from last week’s YouTube or zoom recording.
During your presentation discuss the topic you chose and evidence based practices to address the issue.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
Your initial response is due by Wednesday at 11:59 pm CT.
PEER RESPONSE
INSTRUCTIONS:Please read and respond to at least two of your peers’ initial postings.
Ask your peers questions about the topic they chose
Provide a reflection on their presentation, or
Provide additional tools/resources to supplement their recommendations.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
INSTRUCTIONS
For this assignment you are going to develop an infographic training.
Choose one of the topics from this website: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network | (nctsn.org)Links to an external site. and develop a 1-2 page infographic about the issue.
On this infographic, include at a minimum:
The type of trauma you are examining (include at a minimum the definition and statistics of the frequency of this type of trauma)
Discuss at least one risk and one protective factors as defined in ACEs that contribute to this type of trauma
Identify at least two evidence-based practices to address the form of trauma you addressed. This could be programs, prevention, resources, how to support children who have experienced this trauma. Be sure to include references with your work.
Visuals within the infographic
For the infographic you may use Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, or Canva.
ASSIGNMENT RESOURCES
Canva Infographic MakerLinks to an external site
Levers, L. (2022). Trauma Counseling, Theories and Interventions for Managing Trauma, Stress, Crisis, and Disaster, Second Edition. 9780826150844.
Chapter 7: Trauma experienced in early childhood
Chapter 8: Trauma experienced in adolescence
Read this article from SAMHSA on Understanding Childhood Trauma to understand the signs and prevalence of trauma and how to support children who experience traumatic events.
Understanding Child Trauma – What is Childhood Trauma?Links to an external site. | SAMHSA
Review the CDC’s page on Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) (cdc.gov)Links to an external site.
PRESENTATIONS
View this video that examines how trauma has a lifelong impact. We will refer back to this video for our discussion question.
Watch this video to identify interventions for working with children who have experienced trauma.
Watch this PBS documentary that explores how adverse childhood experiences can result in long-term behavioral and mental health problems.