Tra & Resiliency in SOWK Prac.

Catalog description

This course provides a clinical definition and overview of the concept of trauma, the types of trauma, the broad range of traumatic experiences and the effects of trauma on biopsychosocial development at the individual, family, community and institutional levels. Relatedly, the accompanying focus on resilience, including an overview of factors that promote resilience over the course of trauma and life after trauma, will be introduced to students as a concept central for understanding and intervention with client populations who are survivors of various types of traumatic experiences. Prerequisite(s): Two Year Program - SOWK 619 Prerequisite(s): Advanced Standing Program - SOWK 610 Co-Requisite(s): SOWK 725 , 726 , 727 & 728.