PY 856A: AdvSem-Aftermath & Treatment of Trauma

Synonym:

81169 (for web registration)

Section:

A

Faculty:

Elaine Campbell

Credits:

3

Seats:

12

Semester:

Spring 2012

Meeting Schedule:

Mondays 1/23 - 5/7 (4:30AM-6:59AM)

Description:

Competency Area: Intervention
Restricted to Year II, Year III & Year IV students.
Restricted to Year IV students from December 8 - 15; open to Year II and Year III students on December 16.

The psychological sequelae of traumatic events and their resolution will be the focus of this course. This will be illustrated using a four-stage model: victimization, aftermath, integration, and full recovery. Specific trauma-related disorders will be covered, including simple and complex PTSD. The trauma literature will be examined through a psychohistorical lens.