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Therapy Interventions for Trauma, Abuse and Violence

Description

To date, the majority of trauma therapy interventions have focused primarily on the individual. Except for within the couple and family therapy field, relational impacts and healing resources within trauma survivors' relationships have generally been overlooked. Research has shown that when trauma survivors' intimate relationships are strengthened, their ability to cope with the impacts of post-traumatic stress is also strengthened. In addition to individual interventions, this course intentionally examines therapeutic interventions from systemic perspectives. It integrates interpersonal and intrapersonal approaches that are useful in helping clients heal from the impacts of trauma. The course will encompass a broad range of trauma experiences (e.g., intimate violence, sexual abuse, natural disasters, witness to violence, war, political terror, vicarious trauma) and its impact on the therapist. The course is conducted through presentations, interactive discussion, readings, experiential exercises, case vignettes and/or video tapes. Students are expected to actively participate throughout the course. There will be less emphasis on didactic lecturing from the instructors, thus, students are required to take significant responsibility for their learning. This course is typically recognized by AAMFT as a Therapy course. Designed For Counsellors, therapists, social workers, mental health workers, pastoral / faith-based, and other practitioners seeking to build or enhance their practical skills and theoretical foundation in couple and family therapy, as well as those exploring therapy as a career.  
 
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester. 
 

Overview

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  • Institution: University of Guelph
  • Level: University
  • Language: English
  • Course Code: 1006026
  • Delivery Method: Blended/Hybrid Learning

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Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.