Description
3 Credit Hours
This course will provide specialized instruction on the assessment and treatment of trauma and trauma disorders in adults and children. Students will become knowledgeable of the philosophy, practice, assessment, and treatment procedures of trauma informed care. Students will gain an understanding of the common elements approach and develop competencies that are applicable to all evidenced-based trauma treatments. Students will also develop competencies in the use of specific theoretical models of trauma treatments for adults and children. Key concepts that will be emphasized in this course include: the essential importance of the therapeutic relationship, the autonomic nervous system and its relevance to the perpetuation of trauma symptoms, assessment of trauma, trauma treatment competencies, trauma in multi-cultural populations, and treating trauma across the lifespan.
Availability: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term