Problem: For the last few weeks of the course, you will focus on the effects of trauma on the therapist. Laura van Dernoot's (2009) notion of trauma stewardship is a helpful way of conceptualizing how you can handle the stories your clients entrust to you. As you may already have experienced, these stories are profound, with the power to stay with you long after your clients leave the session. It is also common for beginning therapists to struggle with leaving the session behind and internalize the issues discussed while in session. The stories can lead you to question difficult truths about society and humanity, as well as force you to struggle with your spiritual beliefs about suffering. References: Lipsky, L. van D. & Burk, C. (2009). Trauma stewardship: An everyday guide to caring for self while caring for others. Berrett-Koehler Publishers. Through the completion of this week's assigned readings and assignments, the student will be able to: Describe the concept of trauma stewardship. Identify trauma exposure responses. Summarize the five directions toward trauma stewardship. Need Assignment Help?