BHHS 191 - Intro to Trauma

Institution:

Community College of Philadelphia

Subject:

Behavioral Health Human Svc

Description:

This course provides students with an introduction to the field of trauma and trauma-informed care. Students will examine the history of traumatic studies as well as the current trauma-informed approaches to understanding and treating human psychological trauma, with a focus on how complex trauma experiences impact the cognitive, neuropsychological, and emotional development of survivors and relate to their behavioral and psychological symptoms. Students will be introduced to trauma-informed approaches designed to provide healing and self-care to survivors along with addressing vicarious trauma and the need for practitioner self-care.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

3-0-3

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccp.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 751-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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