BHHS 265 — Trauma and Recovery
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of child sexual abuse and Traumatic Stress Disorders: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) through a combination of reading, experiential/small group exercises, presentations, and lecture. Students will learn basic concepts of a trauma theory, Constructivist Self Development Theory (CSDT), the signs and symptoms of PTSD/ASD, and how traumatic events affe ct an individual’ s thoughts and behaviors. The emphasis is on developing basic knowledge (i.e., fundamentals of how trauma affects an individual, signs and symptoms of trauma reactions, appropriate level treatment options and self -care techniques for the c lient and worker). Application to special populations will be explored. Note: This course meets the MHRT/Community Requirement - Trauma, Sexual Abuse, and Recovery. Prerequisite(s): BHHS-205, BHHS-210 Corequisite(s): BHHS-220