Trauma Case Study Essay

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Bill is a nine-year-old Caucasian male. Bill is currently living with his biological mother (Crystal age 32), sister (Sage age 3), aunt, cousin, and grandmother (Jessica). Jessica owns the house and Bill’s family and grandmother live on the second level and his aunt and cousin live in the basement. The home environment appears to be safe and stable with adequate space for everyone currently there. Bill hasn’t had any contact with his biological father since he was one-year-old. Crystal is currently single. Crystal is employed full-time and Jessica provides childcare for Bill and Sage while Crystal is at work.
Approximately 9 months ago, Bill injured Sage’s eye with a pencil when they were left unattended at home. Once …show more content…

He has difficulty making and maintaining peer relationships. His teacher reports Bill has a couple friends in his class but struggles to maintain friendships outside of the classroom. Bill lives with his mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and maternal grandmother in a two-level single home. Bill has a difficult relationship with his mother and acts defiant towards her, doesn’t get along with his cousin, and sometimes acts aggressively towards his …show more content…

The emotional and physical abuse and multiple foster care placements cause him to feel as though no one likes or cares about him. He also fears being removed from his family again. Bill is frightened by hospitals, medical professionals, and authority figures. Bill hides in the corner, is violent (throws objects, hits, acts out aggressively), or screams when he is triggered. Triggers include being ignored, transitioning to different activities, and when he’s told he can’t do something (feels like he isn’t in

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