PSY 273: Trauma and Self Care

Discipline
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3
Designation
DS

The course will discuss the different levels of trauma care, its impact on the individual, and how to navigate our trauma exposure response.

Prerequisites

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

Course Outcomes
  • Examine how your self-care and lifestyle choices influence your effectiveness as a helper professional, your health, and your quality of life.
  • Identify the effects of trauma exposure for clients and helping professionals.
  • Apply concrete mindfulness strategies to support healing of the brain, mind, and body, which promotes a sense of well-being.
  • Describe various intervention models that support mindfulness and resilience.