PSY 232 Child Trauma and Resilience
Students will develop a foundation for understanding childhood trauma, post-trauma responses, and approaches to working with children experiencing trauma and stress. The course examines the relationship between trauma and physiological disorders and look at trauma within various contexts, such as home, school, and community. It also reviews related issues, including bereavement, mental health, recovery and resilience. Ways in which teachers, therapists, and other caregivers work with traumatized populations will be explored. Community engagement with either at-risk populations or programs that support trauma- informed practices is required. (3 credit hours)
Prerequisite
Sophomore standing
Offered
Spring