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BENCHMARK ESSAY SSIGNMENT A INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
The essay assignments below will allow you to further explore concepts that are related to
trauma, development, and spirituality as well as addiction in adolescence.
You will research the effects of trauma on life development. You will discuss trauma and
resilience, how trauma affects development, and what might be the determining factors that lead
to developmental delays when a child is exposed to trauma. You will also explore what research
says about spiritual development’s effect on resilience and countering the effects of trauma.
You will also discuss what the current research is saying regarding addiction/abuse, resilience in
this population, and what interventions may counteract abuse of substances and addictions in this
population.
INSTRUCTIONS
In Module 3: Week 3 and Module 5: Week 5, you will write an essay drawing information from
this course, scholarly articles, outside readings, and presentations for that Module: Week.
The essays should be at leas 600 words t
o Excluding the title page and reference page
Please utilize current APA formatting
The essay must be strongly supported with 2 3 current, scholarly references–
References must be less than 10 years old. Acceptable sources include course materials,
scholarly articles, outside readings and presentations.
Trauma, Development, and Spirituality Essay (Module 3: Week 3)
In addition to the readings and presentations for this module, research at least 2 scholarly articles
that discuss trauma and its effects upon development. Discuss trauma and resilience, how trauma
affects development, and what might be the determining factors that lead to developmental
delays when a child is exposed to trauma. What is research saying about trauma and resilience,
and spiritual development and how it can counter the effects of trauma? Analyze the research
presented and critically discuss the viewpoints. Ensure that the conclusion contains a good
summary of the issues treated and offers suggestions for further study.
Addiction in Adolescence Essay (Module 5: Week 5)
In addition to your readings and presentations for this module, research at least 2 scholarly
articles that discusses abuse of substances and addiction in adolescence. What is the current
research saying about addiction/abuse, resilience in this population, and what interventions may
counteract abuse of substances and addictions in this population? Also discuss how healthy
spiritual development may affect the likelihood of use/abuse/addiction in adolescent years.
Discuss local news coverage of alcohol or drug-related stories to adolescent use in your area.
Give details on the prevalence of addiction based on your readings and the news stories. Are
differing viewpoints considered, analyzed, and treated? Ensure that the conclusion contains a
good summary of the issues treated and offers suggestions for further study.
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Note: Submit each essay in the course and in Tevera/LiveText:
If you are a School Counseling student, please submit to LiveText.
If you are a Clinical Mental Health/Professional Counseling student, please submit to
Tevera.
Note: Your submissions will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
