Trauma and Recovery: Adult Psychopathology and Treatment

Catalog description

The goal of this course is to lay a theoretical foundation of trauma psychopathology and treatment, with a focus on adult psychopathology. To this end, students in this course will (1) Examine trauma- related diagnostic criteria for adults, with an emphasis on PTSD; (2) Review the prevalence rates of trauma and PTSD; (2) Examine theoretical models of trauma psychopathology, with a focus on presentations in adulthood; (3) Develop familiarity with the treatments for adults derived from these models; and 4) Consider the role of diversity and cultural issues in the experiences of victimization and its impact.