Trauma On The Job Paper 1

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Trauma on the Job Paper
College of Humanities & Social Science
Steven Daggs
GCU PCN 680
Dr. Handy
October 5, 2022
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Hearing that working as a first responder is a stressful daily experience is not surprising.
These people are directly in charge of entering unknown circumstances, evaluating them, and
frequently coping with violence or severe injury. This kind of burden may seem like an
impossible undertaking to many people, but for some, it provides a proud and meaningful way of
life. Stress is necessary for first responders to be able to serve their essential role effectively
because it is inevitable that they will experience stress during their workday. However, exposure
to chronic stress can have significant effects on stress processing and a variety of negative effects
on physical and mental health. As a first responder, dealing with constant trauma on a daily basis
is the most difficult thing to deal with. As more programs for first responders are made trauma-
informed, we are only now learning how it affects them. According to Katsounari (2015)
“Therapists working with survivors of trauma may feel overwhelmed, become symptomatic, or
experience disruptions in their therapeutic, professional, or personal relationships unless their
own reactions to such clients and their stories are understood”. (Katsounari, 2015)
Every day, first responders rescue people from a burning building, witness drug
overdoses, witness violent episodes in mental health crises, and witness deaths. They rarely get
to see the bright side of life because there are so many devastating scenarios. Their perspective
on life as a whole and how they manage their daily lives outside of work are affected by this.
Find out how trauma affects emergency responders and how it helps them heal. Violence,
trauma, death, and distressing situations are all things that first responders are frequently exposed
to. A small percentage of emergency responders will experience mental health issues, either
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temporarily or over time. Anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) are all common symptoms.
A wide range of treatment approaches are used to teach people how to cope in the field of
behavioral health. When it comes to treating PTSD in first responders, cognitive behavioral
therapy (CBT) has shown promising results. Goal-oriented, teleological, problem-focused, and
well-structured, CBT also emphasizes therapeutic alliance and rapport between the therapist and
the client in the here and now. In addition to alternative psychotherapy delivery methods,
recreational therapy, animal-assisted therapy, yoga, and acupuncture are recommended non-
pharmacological treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder. However, the preferences of the
patient and the availability of the therapy determine these complementary alternative methods.
You can also cope by engaging in risky activities.
On the negative side of coping, some people's approaches to stress management can also
be risky. Some individuals start to self-medication, which can involve the use of alcohol or
drugs. For many they may see this as a way to escape or get rid of their symptoms. Addiction to
substances can result in serious issues. You may experience stress, rage, or bad memories in
certain situations. As a result, you might sometimes try to avoid other people. You might even
avoid your loved ones. You might feel alone if you avoid people. Your issues may appear to
multiply as you isolate yourself from others. You might think more awful things or feel like you
have to deal with life alone.
It takes years of work to overcome trauma, but the beginning of the end begins with a
very small step: coming to the realization that we might actually be traumatized, and that the
world might not be as gloomy, terrifying, overwhelming, and full of dread as we had always
thought it was. When we are able to connect our own malfunctioning and distorted brain to
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another more clear-sighted brain and compare our interpretations of reality to those of a wise
friend or therapist, working through trauma usually works best. According to Manning-Jones, de
Terte, & Stephens (2016) “Positive psychological consequences of vicarious traumatic exposure
include vicarious posttraumatic growth (VPTG), positive changes to self-perception,
interpersonal relationships, and one’s philosophy of life”. (Manning-Jones et al., p.20)
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References
The road less traveled and beyond: working with severe trauma and preventing burnout. Burnout
Research, 2(4), 115-117.
Manning-Jones, S., de Terte, I., & Stephens, C. (2016). Secondary traumatic stress, vicarious
posttraumatic growth, and coping among health professionals; A comparison study. New
Zealand journal of psychology (Online), 45(1), 20.

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Trauma on the Job Paper

College of Humanities & Social Science

GCU PCN 680

experience disruptions in their therapeutic, professional, or personal relationships unless their

temporarily or over time. Anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and post-traumatic

stress disorder (PTSD) are all common symptoms.

You can also cope by engaging in risky activities.

have to deal with life alone.

include vicarious posttraumatic growth (VPTG), positive changes to self-perception,

interpersonal relationships, and one’s philosophy of life”. (Manning-Jones et al., p.20)

Research, 2(4), 115-117.

Zealand journal of psychology (Online), 45(1), 20.

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