Details for Trauma Informed Counselling I
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: SSC550
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: Rebecca Loundar
Prerequisites
The following courses are prerequisites:
- SSC547 Trauma Informed Practice I (pre- or co-requisite) or as determined by Program Director
Awards offering Trauma Informed Counselling I
This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:
Unit Content
Outcomes
- Develop an understanding of the nature of trauma-informed interventions based on individual and collective needs, socio-cultural considerations and ethical practice;
- Examine current research regarding trauma treatment and recovery, including neuroscience and post-traumatic growth;
- Critique current evidenced-based and emerging theories and models of trauma therapies;
- Evaluate and reflect on professional practice considerations in working with people and communities impacted by trauma, including collaborative client-therapist relationship and professional self-care.
Subject Content
- Trauma-informed interventions
- Individual and collective needs, socio-cultural considerations and ethical practice
- Trauma treatment and recovery
- Neuroscience and post-traumatic growth
- Evidenced-based and emerging theories and models of trauma therapies
- Professional practice considerations
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Onsite (face-to-face)
- Online (e-Learning)
- Intensives
Assessment Methods
- Essay (30%)
- Essay and Resource (40%)
- Case Study Analysis (30%)
Prescribed Text
- Briere, J., & Scott, C. (2015). Principles of trauma therapy: A guide to symptoms, evaluation and treatment (2nd ed. DSM-V Update). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any texts