SWK 614

Trauma and Recovery

SWK 501, SWK 502, SWK 503, SWK 504, SWK 505, SWK 506, SWK 507, SWK 508, SWK 509, and SWK 510; or permission of the program; or advanced standing. This course explores complex traumatic stress disorders, the process of recovery, and the etiology of healing in contemporary North American culture. This course will address diagnostic criteria, assessment strategies, and evidence-based treatment options for complex traumatic stress disorders across diverse populations and multiple systems including sexual trauma, war, early childhood trauma and natural disasters. From a social justice perspective, students will explore promising practices for creating sanctuaries to promote individuals' human rights for a sense of safety and wholeness.

Units: 3.0