Course description
In this advanced practice course, students will learn to assess and treat trauma in light of the research evidence on risk and resilience, diversity and inclusion, and neurobiology. Assessment includes an introduction to trauma-specific measures and interview protocol to better understand the trauma and to make targeted treatment plans. Students will work in a simulation setting to engage, assess, and intervene with individuals and families and evaluate their own practice experience and ethical-decision making through self-reflection.
Prerequisite(s): SOCWK 5300 Nature of Trauma and Traumatic Experience, SOCWK 5310 Theories for Advanced Social Work Practice.