MH 203 - Understanding Trauma

3 Credits

1. define trauma.

2. define numerous types of trauma.

3. explain childhood trauma and long term effects.

4. explain complex and simple PTSD.

5. recognize disaster mental health and acute stress reaction.

6. utilize trauma informed practices.

7. use guidelines for working with people affected by trauma.

8. recognize effects of trauma on service providers.

9. research programs and services available in their local community for trauma victims.

Required Resource Materials:
The course does not have a textbook; we use a series of articles from the web along with online videos and other electronic resources such as websites.

Optional Resource Materials:
none

Conduct of Course:
This is an online course offered over ten weeks. This course requires the students to be actively involved in online discussion, research, creating resources and connecting with agencies in their community. Students need to follow the dates outlined for assignments.

Because this course is on-line, attendance is demonstrated by keeping up with readings and assignments, participation in dialogue on the discussion board and completing course work and assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor.

In cases where illness impedes participation, the student may be requested to submit a medical certificate.

Content of Course:

1. Defining Trauma 
2. The Scope of Trauma from Childhood to Adulthood
3. Connecting Abuse and Trauma
4. Trauma and Mental Illness: Understanding PTSD
5. Trauma and Crisis
6. Contextualizing Trauma: Cultural Lenses
7. Contextualizing trauma: Community Lenses
8. Trauma-Informed Approaches
9. The Role of the Professional: Working with Those Affected by Trauma
10. Professional Wellness: Understanding the Effects of Secondary Trauma

 

Course Pass Requirements:
A minimum grade of D (50%) (1.00) is required to pass this course. Students must maintain a cumulative grade of C (GPA - Grade Point Average of 2.00) in order to qualify to graduate.