Your analysis will focus on the main character of a movie of your choice that identifies a client who suffers from trauma. Movies like “Good Will Hunting” or, more recently, “Manchester by the Sea” can provide great sources for your client profile in this assignment. Please do not feel limited by these choices, students can feel free to choose any film with a character who is displaying symptoms of PTSD.
Instructions
Prepare a formal paper that outlines your case conceptualization on the movie character you selected, as if they were coming to you as a client suffering from trauma. The paper will comprise of three sections: a full case conceptualization, treatment approach recommendations, and counsellor discussion of countertransference. The 8-page limit for the paper (average 250 words per page in Times New Roman 12-point font) does not include the required title page or references section. You must use peer reviewed journal articles in addition to the text book.
