. Briefly, what is PTSD? What causes it? Who is more vulnerable to it? (10 points) 2. How might the current COVID-19 pandemic impact PTSD in your chosen population, and why? The pandemic is likely to increase incidence of PTSD–but how? What are the specific factors that can increase PTSD in this population? Be specific and use one or more citations. (There are already journal articles published on PTSD and the pandemic. Your TREATMENT does not have to be COVID specific, however.) (10 points) 3. Describe this treatment (use more than one citation for this section.) a. Theoretical orientation or background (at least one supporting cite). In other words, is this a cognitive-behavioral treatment, dialectical behavior therapy, behavior therapy (such as flooding or exposure therapy), a psychodynamic therapy, or one that is totally atheoretical? (15 points) b. Describe treatment, using clinical detail. (In other words, how would you conduct this treatment?)
What is PTSD? What causes it? Who is more vulnerable to it?
