Presentation: 900 words counts
Assignment due date: Monday, 03 April 2023, 11:59 PM
Assessment 1 10 Minute Presentation
You are a social worker in a large regional hospital working as part of a multi-disciplinary team comprising of Doctors, Nurses, allied health professionals including Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech therapist and Dietician.
You have been asked by the head of the department to create and present a power point presentation at the next team meeting, to educate staff in key aspects of Trauma Informed Practice.
The department head has stated that your presentation must be10 minutes and comprise of 5 slides with key dot points that will prompt you to expand on in your own words.
900 Word Counts
Slide 1: Introduction to Trauma-Informed Practice
• Definition of trauma and its effects on individuals and communities
•Importance of understanding and addressing trauma in healthcare settings
Slide 2: Identifying and Responding to Trauma
•Signs and symptoms of trauma in patients
•Strategies for creating a safe and supportive environment for patients who have experienced trauma
Slide 3: Trauma-Informed Practice in Action
•Examples of trauma-informed practice
•Best practices for implementing trauma-informed practice in a healthcare setting
Slide 4: Resources and Support
•Additional resources for learning about trauma-informed practice
•Support available for healthcare providers to address the effects of trauma in their own lives.
Slide 5: References
•A minimum of 6 academic references- Harvard Referencing Styles
In order to complete this assessment students are required to create a PowerPoint presentation using the slide information provided.
To maximise your chances of a pass mark for this assignment you should
· Include 4 – 5 dot points on each slide
· A social work perspective must be evident in the presentation
· Include a reference list in the required format
Slide 1: Introduction to Trauma-Informed Practice
Definition of trauma: Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that can have a lasting negative impact on a person’s physical, emotional, and mental health.
Effects of trauma: Trauma can lead to a variety of symptoms, including:
Anxiety
Depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Substance abuse
Self-harm
Suicidal thoughts
Importance of understanding and addressing trauma in healthcare settings: Healthcare providers are often the first people to interact with people who have experienced trauma. It is important for healthcare providers to understand the effects of trauma and how to provide care to people who have been traumatized.
Slide 2: Identifying and Responding to Trauma
Signs and symptoms of trauma in patients: Some signs and symptoms of trauma in patients include:
Re-experiencing the trauma through flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts
Avoidance of reminders of the trauma
Arousal symptoms, such as difficulty sleeping, irritability, or hypervigilance
Negative changes in mood, such as sadness, hopelessness, or anger
Strategies for creating a safe and supportive environment for patients who have experienced trauma: Some strategies for creating a safe and supportive environment for patients who have experienced trauma include:
Being respectful and non-judgmental
Providing a calm and quiet environment
Offering emotional support
Helping patients to develop coping skills
Slide 3: Trauma-Informed Practice in Action
Examples of trauma-informed practice: Some examples of trauma-informed practice include:
Using trauma-informed language, such as avoiding words like “victim” or “survivor”
Providing flexible appointment times to accommodate patients who may have difficulty getting to appointments on time
Offering a variety of services, such as counseling, support groups, and art therapy
Best practices for implementing trauma-informed practice in a healthcare setting: Some best practices for implementing trauma-informed practice in a healthcare setting include:
Training all staff on trauma-informed care
Creating a trauma-informed culture throughout the organization
Involving patients in the planning and implementation of trauma-informed services
Slide 4: Resources and Support
Additional resources for learning about trauma-informed practice: Some additional resources for learning about trauma-informed practice include:
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN): https://www.nctsn.org/
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/
Support available for healthcare providers to address the effects of trauma in their own lives: There are a number of resources available for healthcare providers to address the effects of trauma in their own lives. These resources include:
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN): https://www.nctsn.org/
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/
Slide 5: References
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). (2023). Trauma-informed care. Retrieved from https://www.nctsn.org/trauma-informed-care
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (2023). Trauma-informed care. Retrieved from https://www.samhsa.gov/trauma-informed-care
