PSYD 895I Special Topics: Interpersonal Trauma

This course focuses on the etiology and treatment of interpersonal trauma, which includes childhood neglect and abuse (physical, sexual, emotional) and intimate partner violence, addressing how trauma affects individuals across the lifespan (from infancy to older adulthood).  Students will learn factors that contribute to development of traumatic stress and related disorders, the neurobiology of trauma, tools needed for assessment of traumatic symptomology, and an overview of trauma-sensitive treatment approaches. This course will also discuss vicarious trauma and strategies to prevent secondary traumatization.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None