SOAD9059 Trauma and Resilience.

Rubric for Assessment 3

Essay on trauma informed practice with a specific at-risk population group
Weighting: 45%. Word limit: 2250 words. Due Date: Monday, 7th November 2022, 4:00pm

MARKING CRITERIA High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Fail

Relevant and concise scholarly
literature review of the chosen at- contemporary scholarly
risk population group.
Discussion involves knowledge of
relevant risks and affect of trauma the risks, effect of trauma
on the population group.
Articulation on the impact of
trauma- brain & body
(neurobiology) supported by theory. PSTD, PTSD and post
Intersectional, ecological, and
cultural considerations included.
Resilience and strengths of
population group highlighted.
22.5%
Trauma informed theory and social
work theories articulated for
application with the chosen
population group.
Trauma informed principles are
integrated into theoretical
discussion at the individual and
systems levels.
Discussion focuses on social work
ethical practice and integration of
trauma informed care that includes
client agency, resilience, post
traumatic growth, and
empowerment.
22.5%
1
Exceptional discussion of Excellent discussion of
contemporary scholarly
knowledge of the chosen knowledge of the chosen
population group. population group.
Exemplary discussion on Excellent discussion on the
risks, effect of trauma on
on all aspects of the client all aspects of the client
including neurobiology and including neurobiology and
type of trauma, Complex type of trauma, Complex
PSTD, PTSD and post
traumatic symptoms. traumatic symptoms.
Excellent articulation of Articulated intersectional,
the intersectional, ecological, and cultural
ecological, cultural aspects considerations. Resilience
and resilience and and strengths of
strengths of population population group
group. highlighted.
Exemplarily discussion on Excellent discussion on
trauma informed social trauma informed social
work theories for the work theories for the
chosen at-risk population chosen at-risk population
group. group.
Clear understanding of
In depth understanding of
trauma knowledge and its
trauma knowledge and its
effect on the individual
effect on the individual
and systemic impacts.
and systemic impacts.
Exceptional demonstration Excellent demonstration of Satisfactory demonstration trauma informed care.
of ethical social work ethical social work trauma of ethical social work
trauma informed care. informed care. trauma informed care.
Satisfactory discussion of
contemporary scholarly
knowledge of the chosen
population group.
Satisfactory discussion on
the risks, effect of trauma
on all aspects of the client
including neurobiology and
type of trauma, Complex
PSTD, PTSD and post
traumatic symptoms.
Reasonable considerations
on intersectional,
ecological, cultural aspects
and resilience and
strengths of population
group.
Satisfactory discussion on
trauma informed social
work theories for the
chosen at-risk population
group.
An understanding of
trauma knowledge and its
effect on the individual
and systemic impacts.
Adequate demonstration
of ethical social work
Adequate discussion of
contemporary scholarly
knowledge of the chosen
population group.
Exemplary discussion on
the risks, effect of trauma
on all aspects of the client
including neurobiology and
type of trauma, Complex
PSTD, PTSD and post
traumatic symptoms.
Some considerations of
intersectional, ecological,
and cultural aspects and
resilience and strengths of
population group.
Adequate discussion on
trauma informed social
work theories with some
understanding of trauma
knowledge and its effect
on the individual and
systemic impacts.
Minimal discussion of
contemporary scholarly
knowledge of the chosen
population group. Limited
discussion on the risks,
effect of trauma on all
aspects of the client
including neurobiology and
type of trauma, Complex
PSTD, PTSD and post
traumatic symptoms.
Minimal consideration of
intersectional, ecological,
cultural aspects and
resilience and strengths of
population.
Minimal discussion on
trauma informed social
work theories and limited
understanding of trauma
knowledge and its effect
on the individual and
systemic impact.
Limited demonstration of
ethical social work trauma
informed care.
Application of social work responses Exemplarily discussion on
that respectfully support a person's trauma informed social
wellbeing, healing & recovery.
Discussion on the application of the principles.
phased based approach (J Herman),
beginning with phase 1, safety and
stability, using examples.
Effectively highlight considerations contemporary theory,
required at the beginning of the
helping relationship and to support
healthy daily functioning (stability
practices).
Rationale and considerations for
further trauma informed
therapeutic support referring to
topic literature in phase 2 & 3.
Practices highlighted that support
remembrance, mourning and
meaning making, reconnection and
integration.
Throughout the discussion
interventions must be trauma
informed and relevant (supported
by literature) to support this
population group, using examples.
30%
Discussion on professional social
work framework and interpersonal
qualities required to apply trauma
informed care with the chosen
population group.
Critical self-reflection on personal
and professional values, ethics,
qualities, and abilities. Awareness
2
work practice that upholds
key trauma informed
Exceptional demonstrated
understanding of trauma
informed care reflecting
ideas, and practice.
Comprehensive
articulation of the phased
based approach with a
detailed focus on phase
one. Discussion on
suggested interventions
for phase 2 & 3 that a
relevant for the population
group.
Excellent application of
interventions with a clear
rationale for use with the
chosen population group
and to support the helping
process and recovery.
Exceptionally articulated
awareness of the
professional self in trauma
responsive practice.
Exceptional demonstration Excellent demonstration of Demonstrated social work Some demonstration of
of social work ethical and social work ethical and
trauma informed practice. trauma informed practice. informed practice.
Excellent discussion on
trauma informed social
work practice that upholds
key trauma informed
principles.
Excellent demonstrated
understanding of trauma
informed care reflecting
contemporary theory,
ideas, and practice.
Clear articulation of the
phased based approach
with a detailed focus on
phase one. Discussion on
suggested interventions
for phase 2 & 3 that a
relevant for the population
group.
Application of
interventions with a clear
rationale for use with the
chosen population group
and to support the helping
process and recovery.
Excellent articulated
awareness of the
professional self in trauma
responsive practice.
ethical and trauma
Satisfactory discussion on
trauma informed social
work practice that upholds
key trauma informed
principles.
Satisfactory demonstrated
understanding of trauma
informed care reflecting
contemporary theory,
ideas, and practice.
Average articulation of the
phased based approach
with a detailed focus on
phase one. Discussion on
suggested interventions
for phase 2 & 3 that a
relevant for the population
group.
Reasonable application of
interventions with a clear
rationale for use with the
chosen population group
and to support the helping
process and recovery.
Articulated awareness of
the professional self in
trauma responsive
practice.
social work ethical and
trauma informed practice.
Average discussion on
trauma informed social
work practice that upholds
key trauma informed
principles.
Average demonstrated
understanding of trauma
informed care reflecting
contemporary theory,
ideas, and practice.
Some articulation of the
phased based approach
with a detailed focus on
phase one. Discussion on
suggested interventions
for phase 2 & 3 that a
relevant for the population
group.
Application of
interventions with a
limited rationale for use
with the chosen
population group and in
supporting the helping
process and recovery.
Adequate awareness of
the professional self in
trauma responsive
practice.
Limited discussion on
trauma informed social
work practice that upholds
key trauma informed
principles.
Limited demonstrated
understanding of trauma
informed care reflecting
contemporary theory,
ideas, and practice.
Minimal articulation of the
phased based approach
with a detailed focus on
phase one. Discussion on
suggested interventions
for phase 2 & 3 that a
relevant for the population
group.
Limited or no application
of interventions for use
with the chosen
population group to
support the helping
process and recovery.
Minimal awareness of the
professional self in trauma
responsive practice.
Limited demonstration of
social work ethical and
trauma informed practice.
Limited focus on trauma
informed care for clients
and insight of skills required in a
trauma responsive helping
relationship including presence,
attunement, intersubjectivity and
relationship.
Reflexivity demonstrated on the
developing professional self in the
work with a population at risk who
have experienced trauma.
20%
Written clarity and reflexivity
demonstrated. Ability to synthesize
and apply trauma literature to
practice.
Scholarly literature sourced and
used in the paper, topic related
material and all ideas and theories
cited and referenced.
Academic integrity is of high
standard.
5%
Excellent focus on trauma Focus on trauma informed Focus on trauma informed Adequate understanding and minimal
informed care for clients care for clients and care for clients and of trauma informed care understanding of impact of
and understanding of understanding of impact of understanding of impact of for clients and trauma work on self.
impact of trauma work on trauma work on self. trauma work on self. understanding of impact of
Reflexivity not
self. trauma work on self.
Reflexivity clearly Reflexivity clearly demonstrated.
Reflexivity clearly demonstrated for demonstrated for Reflexivity somewhat
demonstrated for professional learning and professional learning and demonstrated for
professional learning and areas for development areas for development professional learning and
areas for development. areas for development
Exceptional discussion Excellent written Satisfactory discussion, Adequate discussion, Discussion was limited in
clarity, analysis, and discussion, analysis, and analysis, and reflexivity. analysis, and reflexivity analysis, clarity, and form
reflexivity. reflexivity. in writing.
Good standard in synthesis
Minimal synthesis of ideas
High standard in synthesis of literature to practice,
Sophisticated use of from the literature. Minimal use of literature
of literature to practice, and consistent citation
literature, synthesis of and synthesis of ideas.
and consistent citation from relevant sources.
ideas and consistent Some grammatical and
from credible sources.
citation from credible Academic integrity is of citation errors, referencing Citations and referencing
sources. Academic integrity is of reasonable standard. of basic standard. of poor standard.
high standard.
Academic integrity is of Academic integrity Academic integrity is of
exceptional standard. requires improvement. poor standard.