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.
SOCWK 5300 Nature of Trauma and Traumatic Experience (3 hours)
In this advanced course students will be introduced to different types of traumatic events and the variety of social contexts these traumatic events take place. Students will gain a basic understanding of concepts associated with the neurobiology of trauma and recognize the importance of the social context in which trauma occurs. Students will learn how this knowledge informs one's social work practice. Students will evaluate how diversity and difference impact the experiences of trauma and resilience on clients at the micro and mezzo levels. Specifically, students will understand the impact of systemic oppression, discrimination, and the abuse of power and authority on individuals, families, and generations of individuals living within cultures over time. Students will understand trauma is an experience of disconnection from self and others. Students will value the role of affect regulation and self-awareness as key to experiencing connection to oneself and others.
SOCWK 5310 Theories for Advanced Social Work Practice (3 hours)
In this advanced practice course, you will learn theories that social workers use with individuals and families to guide ethical and professional behavior. This learning will give you foundational knowledge of theoretical orientations as well as practice in applying theories to the process of engagement, assessment, and intervention across diverse populations.
Pre or Corequisite(s): SOCWK 5300 Nature of Trauma and Traumatic Experience.
