THN 708 - Traumatology

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

Exploration of the psychological impact of many different types of trauma and trauma victims, including implications for post-traumatic stress disorder, complicated grief and bereavement, and subsequent psychosocial impact on communities. Topics include psychological and victimology theories used to explain and treat trauma; challenges associated with trauma; critical incident stress management; co-morbid psychological and medical diagnoses; community response activities; social correlates; and mechanisms of positive change after a traumatic event (post-traumatic growth).

Offered Spring

Course Fee: No