Trauma and Crisis Intervention   [Archived Catalog]
2010-2011 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Addendum
   

EFP 621 - Trauma and Crisis Intervention


This course addresses theories, research studies, and assessment techniques relating to various types of trauma such as childhood abuse, domestic violence, combat experience, surviving a natural disaster, and exposure to life-threatening incidents (such as those likely experienced by law enforcement and emergency services personnel). Crisis intervention techniques concerning the treatment of trauma-related difficulties, acute stress, and posttraumatic stress disorder are discussed. (3 credits)