Pick a client who is diagnosed with a trauma disorder (example of diagnosis: PTSD, Complex PTSD, Developmental Trauma Disorder, or a survivor of intergenerational trauma or of relational trauma) and describe the key presenting issues. Then write an assessment/evaluation of the client using the assigned readings, including the diagnosis from the DSM 5 or from other sources (examples: Bessel van der Kolk, Dan Siegel, Alan Schore, all of whom talk about trauma disorders other than PTSD), and a biopsychosocial evaluation. Then, write a role play (lasting 10 minutes) displaying some of the practice skills used in initial engagement. Use a fictionalized or real client from practice or placement.
