BENCHMARK ESSAY ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONSOVERVIEW
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.
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The essays should be between 500 – 600 words.
o Excluding the title page and reference page
Please utilize current APA formatting.
The essay must be strongly supported with 2–3 scholarly references (including the
required textbook).
References must be less than 10 years old
Trauma, Development, and Spirituality Essay (Module 3: Week 3)
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 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)
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.
Note: Submit each essay in the course and in Tevera/LiveText:
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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.
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