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Sensitizing Communities to the Trauma of Rape:
Acute Stress Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Rape-Related Trauma
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Presenter: |
Donna Gaffney,
PhD
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Date/Time:
March 16, 2002, 10:10 to 11:40 am |
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Abstract: |
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Since the advent of sexual assault response teams in the late 1970's, communities have learned to how to meet the needs of survivors in a comprehensive compassionate way. Yet changing attitudes and raising consciousness may take more subtle approaches. Although Law enforcement and health care providers are among the first to treat rape survivors, they are often unaware of the magnitude of the psychological trauma that presents before them. In some cases there may be unintentional re-victimization of the survivor, further prolonging the healing process. In addition, the responder may become a victim of vicarious traumatization. The way in which a survivor is treated after an assault can have a significant impact on her mental as well as physical health. Building trust with the survivor creates a foundation for healing. While working with the survivor, a professional is able to able to allay fears, establish trust and do his or her job. The challenge is to raise the consciousness of all who come in contact with the survivor, especially those who have not been exposed to trauma theory. This presentation will focus on acute stress disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder and rape related trauma. Experiential learning exercises will be used to enhance the didactic material in this session.
Learning is enhanced through experiential learning. It serves to further illustrate content provided in the lectures and readings. Using non-traditional, experiential learning techniques is especially useful for participants who are new to working with sexual assault victims or those who are about to enter the field. Seasoned clinicians can also benefit by revisiting the emotional climate of the survivor of sexual assault. Still others may wish to refine interviewing and history taking skills and further develop enhanced therapeutic communication techniques.
The objective of nontraditional, experiential exercises and activities is to enhance the professional's awareness of the nature of compassion and how it affects the survivor's experience. In order to accomplish this
"compassion- raising," professionals must continuously address the psychological intensity of sexual assault trauma and how it affects them.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Define acute stress disorder as described by the DSM IV-TR
2. Define posttraumatic stress disorder as described by the DSM IV-TR
3. Discuss how the sequella of rape related trauma differs from the consequences of other
types of trauma.
4. Demonstrate and use an experiential learning exercise.
5. Discuss the critical elements of the debriefing process.
6. Relate key components of the debriefing exercise to ASD/PTSD content.
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Go To:
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> Donna
Gaffney's Bio Page
> Main
Conference Page
> Registration Form
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