Trauma in Counseling

Catalog description

Addresses the impact of crisis, disasters, sexual assault and other trauma-causing events on individuals and communities, as well as the treatment of trauma-related disorders. Examines trauma through the impact on the brain regions, impact on memory, variations of emotional regulation and somatic responses. Also addresses operations of emergency management systems within clinical mental health agencies and in the community. Also gives attention to vicarious trauma and caring for the caregiver. Demonstrations and experiential activities are a primary method of teaching and learning the theory and practice of working with trauma. Includes both directive and nondirective experiences.