V is a 27-year-old identified man who comes to you for help at the urging of his friend. After several meetings, V discloses a history of ongoing sexual abuse starting from the age of 4 from his older adult cousin. He describes having intrusive memories about his traumatic experiences on a daily basis but he declines to share any details. V further shares he spends much of his time alone because he feels irritable and avoids seeing his relatives because they remind him of his early childhood experiences. V shared that he has never addressed his past traumatic experience.  

a) What type of trauma has V experienced?  

b) Describe strategies which you can employ that promote resilience for clients who have experienced trauma. Does social determinants of health impact resilience? Explain for your answer. 

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The trauma V might be enduring is characterized by prolonged sexual abuse starting from a tender age which has likely led to complex posttraumatic str... View the full answer