SWK 510 Clinical Intervention w/Trauma

The goal of this course is to provide information necessary to identifying and responding to trauma survivors. Biological, psychological, cultural, spiritual, developmental and social components of trauma will be discussed. Consistent with interactional, ecological and systems perspectives, both primary and secondary traumatization will be explored and the responses of co-victims will be included. Racial, ethnic and cultural diversity, as well as disadvantage and oppression, will be evaluated in relation to trauma. Specific psychiatric diagnoses related to short and long term trauma will be discussed. This course will reinforce and build upon concepts learned in other social science courses. Methods discussed will incorporate social work practice principles such as self-determination, strengths and client empowerment. In addition, social work practice principles such as institutional reform, understanding of oppression, and respect for diversity will be addressed in regard to traumatized populations. Evidence based practice research related to trauma treatment and organizational practices will be discussed.

Credits

3