Purpose:
The purpose of this case study is for students to demonstrate skills in choosing
appropriate assessment tools and interventions and applying them to a character who has
experienced crisis or trauma.

Process:
Develop a case study based on one of the characters depicted in a selected film. The film
should be selected from the list provided and a segment depicting crisis or trauma should
be identified.
Provide a brief summary of the film segment.
The case study is to include the assessment tools and evidence-based counselling
interventions appropriate to the situation. Identify cultural and ethical considerations,
and reflect on personal responses to the trauma, and your current level of expertise in
crisis or trauma counselling.
Films to choose from:
The Impossible (2012) – The story of a tourist family holidaying in Thailand
during the 2004 tsunami. This is available for hire from Campus Library.
Once Were Warriors (1994) – set in a Maori community in New Zealand.
Focuses on class, race and gender (is violent and distressing in parts). This is
available for viewing on EduTV.

Reign over me (2007) – the story of a man who lost his family in the September
11 attack who rekindles a relationship with an old friend. This is available for hire
from Campus Library

Your case study will need to address:
An overview of the selected film and segment of film chosen•
A description of the character chosen, and a rationale for choosing the character•
An outline of the potential psychological impacts of victims and survivors of the•
selected area of interest
Assessment tools appropriate to the character identified and a rationale given for•
the choice of tools
Evidence-based interventions appropriate to the character•
Cultural considerations identified•
Ethical considerations identified•
A personal response to the trauma discussed•
Reflection of current level of expertise in crisis and trauma•