Crisis and Trauma

Aim

On completion of the course, the student should be able to: - account for and critically review the importance of various potential traumatic life events for the mental and physical development of children/adults - account for and critically review symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dissociation in children and adults - account for and critically review the assessment and assessment instruments of experienced traumas - apply crisis treatment - account for and critically review different methods for the treatment of symptoms after potentially traumatic life events.

Content

The course covers the importance of different potential traumatic life changes for the mental and physical health of children, adolescents and adults. The course also covers crisis support, possible symptoms of traumatisation and treatment. The course focuses on the consequences of various types of traumas, such as extreme traumatisation, sexual abuse, physical assault. Teaching of the diagnoses post-traumatic stress and dissociation will be included. Also included is an overview of assessment instruments to identify symptoms after traumatic experiences, as well as general knowledge of methods for the treatment of these states.