Fall 2025 SOWK 581 Week 13 - Trauma Theory

A presentation at Heritage University in November 2025 by Jacob Campbell and is tagged with Heritage University, MSW Program, SOWK 581

White text on a blue background reads: 'TRAUMA THEORY.' Below, smaller text lists: 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University, Fall 2025 SOWK 581 Week 13.'

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The image features a presentation slide titled 'Case Study Paper' and dated 'Monday 12/08/25 at 08:00 AM.' It outlines assignment instructions including sections: Introduction, ADEI Policy Connection, Client Assessment, Service Planning, Intervention Description, Recommendations, Reference, and Appendix.

The image is a rubric from a presentation titled 'CASE STUDY PAPER AND COMPETENCIES 1 AND 7 PRACTICE BEHAVIORS.' It outlines seven criteria: examination of historical oppression, cultural response assessment, advanced assessment methods, assessment adaptation, comprehensive overview, therapeutic rationale, strong academic scholarship, and assignment adherence. Each criterion is described in the 'Highly Developed' category.

The slide features a case study text about Franklin Sims, a 21-year-old experiencing stress from financial issues, familial revelations, and substance use. He sought mental health care, feeling depressed and withdrawn.

Chart with five columns under the header 'Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders Diagnostic Examples.' First column lists: 'Case Example,' 'What Diagnosis You Might Consider,' 'What Additional Information Would You Want to Know.' Other columns are labeled 'Example 1' to 'Example 4.' Note: 'Not All Directly Fit.'

Flowchart showing the 'Model of Empathy-Based Stress Process' with arrows linking contextual and individual factors to secondhand trauma, leading to empathy-based strain, resulting in adverse health outcomes and negative work effects.

Text on slide about burnout discusses chronic workplace stress due to workload or systemic issues. Lists signs: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, reduced personal accomplishment, and various types of exhaustion. (Cummings et al., 2018)

A presentation slide displays a table detailing constructs related to trauma. It includes columns for constructs, definitions, symptoms, and alternate terms. Constructs listed: empathy-based stress, vicarious traumatization, secondary traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue. The table provides detailed descriptions and symptoms for each construct.

A presentation slide with a yellow background features the title 'REDUCING EMPATHETIC STRAIN' followed by four bullet points: development of personal self-care practices, considering professional practices, engaging in organizational support, and getting direct support.

Dr. Jacob Campbell

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Description

Week 13 is a synchronous week with class on Saturday (11/22/25). The content is focused on trauma theory. Understanding trauma and its impact, as well as learning about trauma-focused treatment models, is essential. This can help lay the groundwork for supporting clients with a history of adverse events. There are forums to relate to the readings, to explore the DSM and trauma-related disorders, to share a creative depiction of attachment, and to explore and share more about trauma-focused treatments. During the in-person session, the following is the agenda

Final case study paper
Practice with trauma focused diagnosis
Empathetic strain

Some of the learning objectives for this week include

Be able to define trauma and understand some of the types of trauma
Develop an overview understanding of diagnoses that trauma- and stressor-related
To be able to articulate what trauma-focused treatment looks like