Essays on Trauma

Study Purpose & Literature Review The purpose of this study was to look at Vicarious Trauma, and how it affects employees of the child welfare system. Vicarious Trauma, also termed with the abbreviation VT, means “the taking in of experiences, emotions and reactions of trauma…

Introduction PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is defined as a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event. Whether it be something that happened personally, or something witnessed, it is very common that almost everyone in their life will go through some sort of…

Every human being requires approval. However, this need should not develop into narcissism. Narcissism is a property of character, which consists in excessive self-love and self-esteem, which is untrue. The term narcissism appeared due to Sigmund Freud who introduced it into psychology when creating his…

Aesthetics is a very common and highly concerning aspect of modern world. Facial aesthetics comes 1st from that and we cannot ignore dental aesthetics of the face. Well aligned anterior teeth give pleasing smile, self-confidence, as well as the good function. Dental trauma can be…

The act of taking another human being’s life has been around since the first murder as shown in the bible when Cain killed his brother Abel because God preferred his offering over Cain’s. Today homicide or murder has evolved into something more complicated and horrendous…

Throughout history, especially in the 19th century, Aboriginal people have faced traumatic events orchestrated by the Canadian government. This was based on a belief that Indians were uncivilized and were inferior to the White people (Bombay, Matheson, & Anisman, 2014).The main goal was to civilize…

Abstract Child abuse is the most common social problem plaguing the modern world today. While what is now considered physical abuse was once a means of disciplinary action, different types of abuse began to take a darker route and become more prominent throughout the world….

Examining Coping Skills and the Effects of Trauma Those who have experienced trauma are prone to experiencing negative outcomes, such as the inclination to participate in criminal activity or negative psychological factors. Trauma is specifically important to study to better understand why negative outcomes occur…

“Boroughs and Neighbors”: Protagonist Trauma Jonathan Foer’s “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” is often viewed and criticized and adored due to its focus on the 9/11 Terrorist Attack. Many people believe the United States faced a traumatic event due to conflicting views. Published in the…

“We create a curvilinear collar-type incision within a skin crease”, my uncle, a hepatobiliary surgeon, said as he incised the patient’s neck. I watched attentively as he dissected through the superficial fascia, incised the platysma, dissected through the deep fascia, and separated the strap muscles….