PSY 271: Introduction to Trauma

Discipline
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3
Designation
DS

This course provides an overview of trauma, covering the types of traumas experienced, the nature of trauma such as sexual abuse, combat, and natural disasters, how trauma affects individuals, grief reactions, and traumatic stress. It explores the professional’s response to trauma, vicarious traumatization, the use of trauma-informed care as a crisis intervention, comorbid disorders and general treatment issues.

Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites

Grade of C or better in PSY 100 or consent of instructor.

Course Outcomes
  • Define traumatic stress and trauma.
  • Identify the common responses of individuals, families, groups, and communities affected by trauma
  • Describe the connection between traumatic experiences and physical and mental health consequences
  • Identify cultural considerations that impact understanding of trauma.
  • Describe the elements of trauma informed intervention at the individual, family, organizational and community level.