HS 158 - Trauma Informed Care

Lecture Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3

Introduces the sources and characteristics, and the acute and long-term impact of trauma on individuals, couples, and families in a developmental, biosocial context. Explores effects on those working with trauma survivors and the inadvertent re-traumatization of victims by the social service system. Introduces crisis management strategies in the context of a trauma-informed practice. Discusses policy and advocacy issues. Provides framework for crisis recognition/response and intervention with people experiencing trauma symptoms. Students will analyze and practice using a trauma-informed framework designed to work successfully with trauma survivors in multiple settings, including how to recognize and respond to crisis. Examines key elements necessary to provide trauma-informed interventions and examples of trauma-informed services.