What are the current diagnostic criteria for PTSD? How does this differ from “PTSD” as casually used in the lay public? How might PTSD in children present differently than PTSD in adults?

Based upon this module’s Learn material, address the following:

1. What are the current diagnostic criteria for PTSD? How does this differ from “PTSD” as casually used in the lay public? How might PTSD in children present differently than PTSD in adults?

2. What are some of the myths that are commonly stated about battering and what can the church do to help stop the spread of such myths?

3. What are some key factors to consider when performing a suicidal risk assessment? Ultimately, should all gestures be taken seriously?

4. Compare and contrast the goals of a crisis interventionist versus a long-term therapist when working with sexual assault survivors.

Requirements: 450 Words

Discussion Assignment Instructions

The student will complete 4 Discussions in this course. For each Discussion, you will post one thread of at least 450 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned module. The student must then post 2 replies of at least 250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned module. For each thread, you must support your assertions with at least 2 scholarly citations. Acceptable sources include the course textbooks, academic journals and books, and academic/educational/institutional websites. The Bible should be used at least once per Discussion. Any sources used must have been published within the last five years and be cited in current APA or Turabian formatting standards.