The DSM-5 task force added a section dedicated to trauma and stress. With an increased exposure to traumatic events, more individuals are exhibiting symptoms related to trauma exposure. Experiencing any of these events can result in an individuals suffering from a trauma or stressor-related disorder. , read the DSM-5 section on trauma and stressor-related disorders, in particular the articles on PTSD by Van der Kolk (2005) and Agaibi and Wilson (2005). Then search the literature for a study related to a national traumatic event and an evidence-based intervention used to treat those suffering from trauma and stressor-related issues associated with it. · · · References (use 3 or more) Agaibi, C. E., & Wilson, J. P. (2005). Trauma, PTSD, and resilience: A review of the literature. , 195216. American Psychiatric Association. (2013). (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing. Trauma-and Stressor-Related Disorders (pp. 265290) Pietrzak, R., Goldstein, M., Malley, J., Johnson, D., & Southwick, S. (2009). Subsyndromal posttraumatic stress disorder is associated with health and psychosocial difficulties in veterans of operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. [serial online], 26(8), 739744. Policy practitioners should know that being forewarned is being forearmed. You should know how to diagnose an audience, develop a persuasive strategy, have a tactics tool bag for dealing with difficult or expert audiences, and know how to develop non-confrontational communication methods with audiences when necessary. In short, you need to know how to skillfully defend the creative policy proposal you are about to present and how to talk to policy makers who may not be interested in the issues you are presenting. In this Small Group Discussion, you explore and analyze strategies and ideas for presenting policy proposals. : Think about strategies you can use to persuade others who might not share the same concerns about your issues or your policy proposals. Think about how you might defend your position on an issue or a policy and get them to agree with your perspective. Review Chapter 9 of your text, paying special attention to the section entitled Combative Persuasion in Step 5 and Step 6 from pages 286-292. · References (use 3 or more) Jansson, B. S. (2018). (8th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning Series. Chapter 9, Presenting and Defending Policy Proposals in Step 5 and Step 6 of Policy Analysis (pp. 284-326) Jackson-Elmoore, C. (2005). Informing state policymakers: Opportunities for social workers. (3), 251261. Locating online resources for a client can be overwhelming. There is such an abundance of websites, blogs, wikis, and social networking sites that offers resources to many different populations. As a clinician, it is important for you to determine which resources are evidence-based, appropriate for the population, and easily accessible. , read the Wiki Assignment Instructions document located in the resources. Then locate 57 online resources for those living with a mental disorder. , write a 400-word wiki, being sure to use proper APA format for any citations. · · · · References (use 3 or more)
