Reference no: EM133489456
Case Study: A "trigger" is an emotional reaction (and/or cognitive dissonance) based on:
Your values and beliefs,
A past event or interaction,
An issue that you are sensitive about and/or
Course content you disagree with.
A "trigger" can result from a smell, a memory, a song, a word or phrase etc. In social work/clinical terms a trigger can also cause someone who is in recovery to relapse or trigger an emotional reaction.
Then, write a reflective, 1st person paper that includes the following components:
- Reflect on your personal reaction to a specific classroom discussion and/or specific course content around an area that is a "trigger" for you.
- Be specific about the content, the trigger, and your reaction by addressing the following:
- Why you think you reacted the way you did?
- How this might get in the way of working with particular clients/colleagues in the future?
- What changes do you need to make to address your reaction surrounding the trigger in the future?
- Paper Content and Format: 4 to 5 double-spaced pages, Times New Roman 12-point font with 1-inch margins. Paper and references should follow APA format. Paper should be written in 1st person.
Assignment Suggestions:
Use APA FORMAT [More clarifying details are also listed below.]
If you so choose, you can structure your paper in this manner:
1. Describe the specific classroom discussion and/or specific course content around an area that is a "trigger" for you.
2. Describe your reaction(s) and the reason(s) you think you reacted the way you did.
3. Explain how the trigger and reaction(s) may get in the way of working with particular clients/colleagues in the future?
4. Describe the changes do you need to make to address your reaction surrounding the trigger in the future.