PSY 329 - Trauma and Recovery

Institution:

University of Maine at Machias

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Description:

This course will introduce students to concepts of trauma, as well as resiliency and recovery. The psychological term trauma describes significant events that are usually devastating, life-threatening and shocking. Traumatic events can have on-going impacts on people's thinking, feeling and behavior. This course will include information of types of traumatic experience (i.e. assault, sexual abuse, motor vehicle accidents, combat experience or natural disaster), basic knowledge and skills used in assessment and screening of trauma, and an overview of services and supports for people who have experienced trauma. Historical, social and cultural factors which impact our understanding of trauma will also be addressed, as well as trauma's social and physiological impact. This course is required for full MHRT certification. Prerequisite: PSY 110 and PSY 230, or permission of instructor. 3 Cr

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umm.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 255-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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