FPSY 572 - Foundations of Trauma Treatment

This course provides students with a comprehensive and integrated approach to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of trauma. The bio-physiological, psycho-emotional, spiritual, and cultural effects of trauma will be addressed. Major models of the treatment of trauma will be covered, including dynamic, somatic, and cognitive behavioral approaches. Exploration of familial and societal healing are covered, as unresolved trauma can lead to patterns of generational abuse affecting families, cultures and societies.

Course credits: 3