Crisis and Trauma by Nadia Zamago

Introduction

nzamago — 2025-09-22 00:34:56 UTC

My name is Nadia Zamago, and my program of study is Licensed Professional Counseling. One personal goal of mine is to complete my education with a PhD. One professional goal is to establish my own practice and help as many individuals as possible. Something interesting about me is that I am the first person in my family to go to college, and I hope my little sister will follow in my footsteps.

National Board for Certified Counselors Code of Ethics - Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) must follow state laws and the ethical codes set by groups such as the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). We are required to protect client privacy (with some legal exceptions), demonstrate professional skills, obtain client consent, honor clients' choices, prevent harm, and keep clear boundaries to avoid dual relationships. Continuing education in ethics and law is also necessary to keep our licenses.

Unit 1 Section 1: Introductions and Assessing Prior Knowledge

nzamago — 2025-09-22 00:36:48 UTC

This assignment aimed to help us build connections with classmates we’ll work with throughout the course. By introducing ourselves and sharing information, we also started to reflect on our previous experiences and understanding of mental illness, trauma, and crisis. Thinking about what we already know helps us get ready to learn new material.

Unit 1 Section 2: Reference Guide for Mental Health Disorders

nzamago — 2025-09-22 00:38:12 UTC

This assignment was created so we, as future counselors, would have a reliable and up-to-date reference guide for various mental health disorders. The document is based on facts and research, uses unbiased language, and serves as a valuable resource both now and in the future.

Unit 2: Developmental Discussion on Trauma

nzamago — 2025-09-22 00:52:47 UTC

We discussed what we currently know about trauma and why it matters for our future work as counselors. I selected the documentary Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes, which covers Ted Bundy's crimes with audio from him, detectives, victims, and their families. Before watching, I shared a brief summary and my expectations. Afterwards, I talked about my response and how it changed or deepened my understanding of trauma.

Unit 3 Assignment 1: Psychological First Aid Online Certificate

nzamago — 2025-10-09 23:38:50 UTC

I completed the online course on the role of a provider in a post-disaster scene. This course is designed for individuals new to disaster response who want to learn the core goals of Psychological First Aid (PFA), as well as for experienced practitioners seeking a refresher. The PFA training helps equip you to help others during times of need.

Unit 3 Assignment 2: Crisis Prevention and Threat Assessment - Domestic Violence

nzamago — 2025-10-09 23:42:43 UTC

This assignment aimed to help us learned that traumatic experiences can impact a person's mental health and their ability to engage fully in daily activities. And that having a strong mental health support system in place can help everyone involved be better prepared to address mental health needs that arise during a crisis.

Unit 3 Assignment 3: ABC Crisis Model

nzamago — 2025-10-09 23:43:17 UTC

This assignment taught us that a crisis is when someone feels overwhelmed by a situation that they can't handle. Crisis intervention is urgent help designed to stop harmful behavior and help a person return to their normal state. The goals of crisis intervention are to reduce emotional and behavioral distress, help individuals return to normal, improve their coping skills, and prepare them for future challenges.