Resources that will help writing the paper.

http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/sites/default…

https://books.google.com/books/about/Trauma_Stewar…

Final Paper – Trauma Stewardship

This paper is designed to help you think about the ways in which you are affected by your

exposure to trauma, and help you make a plan to implement “Trauma Stewardship.”

Remember: it takes courage to undertake this journey, and practice compassion at every step!

1. Mapping your Response to Trauma Exposure

a. Consider the 16 warning signs of a Trauma Exposure Response. Pick

2 warning signs that you have noticed in yourself, and 1

that you have noticed in working with others: supervisors, agencies, colleagues, at TCS, etc. Explain what you can relate to, and what you have seen. (do not give specific names of the other people/places).

b. Take this inventory:

http://www.childtraumaacademy.com/cost_of_caring/i… (lesson 2 page 6)

Report your score, and describe your reaction to your score. Were you surprised?

How does this relate to your work as a therapist, and a graduate student?

c. Answer these questions:

How has trauma work changed you as a person?

How has it changed your perspectives of other people?

How has it changed your view of the world?

2. Creating Change from the inside out

Lipsky says “understanding where you are now may require that you look far into

your past.” Write about your journey getting to this point (pursuing a doctorate in

clinical psychology, and working with a population exposed to trauma). Consider

your personal history, family roles, past successes and challenges, etc. You can

use Lipsky’s experience as an example

3. Finding your Way to Trauma Stewardship

a. North: open the inquiry

i. Consider why you are doing what you’re doing and how this is working

for you…what did you hope to get out of doing this work? What are you

getting out of doing this work? How is it working for you? What is not

working for you?

b. East: choosing your focus

i. Think of a challenging work situation, write down three things that make

it challenging, and three things you appreciate about it. Look at your list

and ask yourself “where am I most likely to focus? “

ii. Plan B: ask yourself “ If I weren’t doing this work, what would I love to

do?”

iii. Generate a list of 5 things you can do over the next 8 weeks to get you

closer to realizing your plan B, and identify one person in your life who

you can ask to encourage you in that direction. Ask them to do this for

you!

c. South: Building compassion and community