PSY 212 - Abuse,Trauma and Recovery

Institution:

Central Maine Community College

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Description:

3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks This course examines human adaptations to traumatic events including various types and sources of violence and abuse. The historical and social contexts in which abuse and trauma are identified will be explored. Stages of recovery, and an intervention framework for the human service worker with traumatized people will be examined. Topics included: domestic violence, sexual abuse, workplace violence of people over the life course. Prerequisite: Completion of HUS 112 with a grade of "C" or better or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 755-5100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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