SW-433 INTRO TO TRAUMA AND RESILIENCY
This course provides the student with an exploration of psychological trauma, including the history and current theories in the field, the nature of trauma (sexual abuse, combat, and natural disasters), how trauma affects individuals and systems, grief reactions, and traumatic stress. Resilience theory is introduced as a strength-based lens through which to view trauma. Also included in this class, is the exploration of the professional's response to trauma, vicarious traumatization, disenfranchised grief, crisis intervention, co morbid disorders and general treatment issues. Finally, students have the chance to review evidence-based practices in the trauma field, including cognitive, neurobiological, clinical, and socio-cultural. A culturally-informed approach to learning is used. Prerequisites: SW 395, Co-requisites: SW 495, PSY 325
Distribution
Social Work