1. HowwouldyoudefinethetraumaincludingthenumberofACEsDeShawnendured?
2. WhattypeofhealthoutcomesinadulthoodmightDeShawnfaceifsupportiveservices
are not provided?
3. How was the body-brain connection portrayed in this case study?ConnectDeShawn’s
thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to what he has endured. Describe the many factors that prevented DeShawn and his mother from seeking help and their resistance to reporting violence in the home.
4. What is your reaction to the case? What thoughts and feelings does it conjure up? What questions and/or concerns do you have about the case?
5. How does your learning from this case study connect with your future professional plans?
