Students will write a 4-5 page essay integrating their personal and professional experience in understanding emotional trauma and how to conceptualize and apply this knowledge in the practice of a therapeutic exchange. Essentially, what does trauma informed therapy mean to you, and how do you see in its application as a therapist. Within this essay, please describe how you are defining trauma, its impacts on individuals, as well as provide a sample coping method for the client/student. School counseling students should write this for an adolescent student with a coping method appropriate for a school setting, and Clinical mental health students should write this for an adolescent or adult client with a coping method appropriate for a home setting. The coping method description should include aspects of the counselor’s role and demeanor, psychoeducation, use of role plays or guided facilitation, and processing prompts.