Assignment task:
Meet John, a 35-year-old male refugee who has recently been referred to therapy for treatment of trauma. John fled his home country due to political persecution and has a history of multiple traumatic events, including experiencing violence, witnessing the death of loved ones, and being imprisoned. He reports experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) such as recurrent nightmares, flashbacks, and avoidance of certain places or people that remind him of the traumatic events. Upon assessment, John is found to have a high level of emotional dysregulation and difficulty in forming and maintaining healthy relationships. He also reports feeling hopeless and disconnected from his past and present life. He has a history of multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACE) including physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and exposure to war. What type of trauma therapy would you recommend/use with John? Additionally, compare and contrast what treatment would be provided from a master's level clinician and a bachelor's level professional.