SWK 865 - Psychological Trauma: Assessment and Intervention in Social Work Practice

3 Credit(s) This elective will focus on the assessment, intervention and prevention of maladaptive responses of children, adolescents and adults who have been exposed to acute or chronic traumatic events and/or environmental situations. From the perspective of individual, family and community practice methods, emphasizing resiliency and empowerment, the course will introduce theoretical and practice issues to be considered in effective social work practice with this population.
Prerequisites:

SWK 705

or SWK 797 or permission of the instructor or MSW Program Coordinator.