Exploring Psychological Issues after Trauma

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to how people respond and cope after a traumatic experience by the course of meaning-making. The class will explore the meaning-making model, while also looking at meaning-centered psychotherapy. We will explore current psychological issues related to different populations including but not limited to cancer survivors, bereavement, sexual abuse survivors, and veterans. This course will use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, case studies, role-play and demonstration of counselling skills.