COU 532 - TRAUMA COUNSELING

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Counseling And Human Services

Description:

This course introduces the National Child Advocacy Center (NCAC) coordinated, multidisciplinary team approach to child abuse prevention, and clarifies legal, ethical and professional responsibilities pertaining to suspected and reported abuse. Students learn to assess and diagnose Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), apply effective treatment methods, and critically review trauma therapy research. The course covers child, adolescent, adult, couples, and family therapy practices, as well as treatments for traumas associated with crimes, war, medical conditions, accidents, disasters, and terrorism. Students research a selected topic in the core assignment.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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