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Abuse, Trauma and Recovery (PSY 212)
Term: 2019-2020 Spring Semester
PSY 212 Abuse, Trauma and Recovery3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wksThis course examines human adaptations to traumatic events including various types and sources of violence and abuse. The historical and social contexts in which abuse and trauma are identified will be explored. Stages of recovery, and an intervention framework for the human service worker with traumatized people will be examined. Topics included: domestic violence, sexual abuse, workplace violence of people over the life course.