Couple or Family Issues Application Paper: Draft 2- Title Page, Abstract and Introduction
Overview: Students will submit a 20-25, and no more than 30 page, paper applying a specific couple, family or systems/relational approach, practice or program to a particular issue, condition or context. Topic should inform the current literature, and therefore be original and not already substantively represented in the scholarly literature. Paper format should follow the complete author guidelines from the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy,
Paper length is inclusive of title page, abstract, main text, references, tables, and figures. Draft Paper 2: For this week’s assignment you are to submit your title page, abstract and introduction. Complete length of assignment should not exceed 4 pages. The instructor will review assignment and provide one round of formal feedback, however student can continue to reach out to instructor throughout the writing process. Students are encouraged to take advantage of instructor’s office hours for these interactions.
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Draft 1: Research Rationale
My research topic focuses on exploring the lived experiences of preverbal trauma in
young adults aged 19-40 and how it affects their ability to develop relationships. The research
aims to use Transcendental Phenomenology as a research method, Attachment theory,
Polyvagal Theory, and Narrative Therapy as theoretical frameworks, and EMDR and Yoga
Therapy as interventions to help these individuals externalize their feelings and heal from
trauma. The objective is to understand how preverbal trauma affects individuals’ ability to
form relationships. I also hope to explore the effectiveness of EMDR and Yoga Therapy in
helping these individuals heal and externalize their feelings.
This topic is significant to my field and population of interest because trauma can
have long-lasting effects on an individual’s life, particularly their relationships with others.
Furthermore, preverbal trauma is a topic that has received little attention in research, and my
study can contribute to filling this gap. My research project aims to address the gap in
research on preverbal trauma, particularly in young adults aged 19-40, and explore the
effectiveness of EMDR and Yoga Therapy in helping these individuals heal. I also hope to
address the need for greater understanding of the lived experiences of individuals with
preverbal trauma and how it impacts their relationships.
The “take away” is in-depth understanding of the experiences of individuals with
preverbal trauma, how it affects their ability to form relationships, and the potential
effectiveness of EMDR and Yoga Therapy in helping these individuals heal. This research
can inform theory, research, practice, and policy by providing insights into the experiences of
individuals with preverbal trauma and the potential effectiveness of EMDR and Yoga
Therapy. It can also contribute to a greater understanding of the impact of preverbal trauma
on relationships and the need for greater support for individuals with preverbal trauma.