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Present a scenario in which an individual might utilize a counselor and then and create one scenario. With references

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This solution describes a scenario where a person may utilize a counselor to treat symptoms of PTSD.

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One possible scenario when a person may utilize a counselor would be to cope with anxiety symptoms after a traumatic event. The individual may come to them after failed attempts to resolve their chronic (daily) symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For example: A female victim of an armed robbery 10 years ago finds herself suddenly reliving the traumatic event over and over again in her mind. For the past year, she has difficulty sleeping, increased ...

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