This paper is on how early childhood trauma is assessed. Thanks for accepting! PLEASE PLEASE read the instructions in full. Please only accept paper if you have experience writing papers for a counseling course. I'm attaching two examples of what this paper should look like as a guide. Please ask me any questions.
Construct and Describe an Appropriate Assessment Process
Population of Interest : ADOLESCENCE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAUMA
Section A
Describe your population of interest. (kids with early childhood trauma)
Section B
Provide a literature review of important issues relevant to your specific assessment process. Utilize the following headings for the sections:
Effectively preparing for and conducting the initial assessment meeting (include referenced material)
Procedures for identifying trauma and abuse and for reporting abuse. (Include referenced material)
Procedures for assessing risk of aggression or danger to others, self-inflicted harm, or suicide. (include referenced material)
Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for selecting, administering, and interpreting assessment and test results. (include referenced material)
Section C
Discuss in detail at least one test instrument that you would utilize.
Discuss the reliability and validity of the assessment.
Why did you choose that assessment?
How will the client and how will the counselor benefit from utilizing this instrument?
Is there any other information that we as counselors should know regarding this instrument? (For example: Is there a cost associated to the client or the counselor? How long does the assessment take to complete? Etc.)
Discuss any ethical considerations when using that test instrument with diverse populations or individuals with disabilities.