Role and Impact of Trauma on Children and Families

Catalog description

This course prepares students to provide services to children and families in highly emotionally charged and legally complicated situations. The short and long term influence of physical and psychological trauma on children and families are explored including domestic violence, substance abuse, neglect, sexual assault, and prenatal trauma. In addition, the course will explore the role of a human services professional and complying with legal responsibilities and limitations, safety, secondary trauma, and ethical considerations.