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Reflection Journal 1
Kiari Walker
Liberty University
TRMA 820
June 30, 2024
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Reflection Journal
Describe what you believe are the key ideas from this week’s readings.
One of the primary ideas from the readings is the need for accountability in healthcare. The use of treatment planners that align with the DSM-5 diagnosis tool enhances accountability. Healthcare professionals must be accountable to parties such as insurers and accrediting agencies; a treatment planner acts as a guide to their actions and also becomes a great tool for accountability. The treatment planner also enhances efficiency as it allows the clinician to define the problem, set the desired goal, and implement the suitable treatment approach (Kolski et al., 2014). The other idea from the readings is that early treatment of health issues associated with traumatic events increases the chances of recovery (Skaine, 2015). As a healthcare professional, there is a need to diagnose the patients early and encourage them to begin the treatment process immediately. Some patients may opt for nonpharmacological interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, while others may opt for medication. Regardless of the treatment method, the
secret to recovery is starting the treatment early.
The readings also raised the idea that disaster counseling is unique and demands special psychosocial and sociocultural challenges that the patients experience. When providing counseling to survivors of a traumatic event, healthcare professionals must take a holistic view of
the effect of the event on the patient’s life. Disasters lead to job losses, emotional trauma, separation from families, loss of loved ones, and even disability. Understanding the psychosocial
and sociocultural issues that the patient faces can help develop a treatment plan that suits them best. Another idea from the readings is the important role that the church can play in helping vulnerable communities during a disaster (Aten & Boan, 2016). Vulnerable people, including children, older adults, people living with disability, women, and racial minorities, are
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disproportionately affected by disasters. The church can help these populations through advocacy; this entails pushing for policies that provide vulnerable people with programs that enhance their wellness, such as through compensation.
How do these ideas impact you as you consider working with trauma clients?
One of the best practices I will adopt when working with trauma clients entails using a treatment plan. I intend to employ evidence-based practices to treat the clients because they make work more effective. The treatment plans are comprehensive enough to help me address all
the issues that the clients face adequately. The treatment plans also enhance accountability as they ensure that one adheres to approved practices. While my priority will be helping the trauma clients get better, I believe in being accountable to the relevant authorities. According to Stebnicki (2016), healthcare professionals ought to treat disaster situations uniquely due to the multiple issues involved. One of the recommendations is the use of empathy when dealing with trauma clients. In my practice, empathy is one of the values that I must embrace. By being empathetic towards the trauma client, I look forward to developing a strong therapeutic relationship. Such a relationship will allow me to understand the sociocultural and psychosocial issues that need addressing effectively. The readings have opened my eyes to think deeply about the vulnerable populations that survive disasters. Such populations face challenges that the communities might ignore, and there is a need to ensure that they can access help as effectively as the rest of the group. Jacobs (2016) recommends a model that community members can use to help trauma clients deal with the psychological issues that result from traumatic events. Psychological first aid (PFA) is easy to apply and does not require specialized knowledge. In my practice, I intend to educate community
leaders and volunteers about how to use the PFA and help vulnerable people who may not be
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