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Social Work Assessment and Treatment of Trauma

General

Prefix

SW

Course Number

684

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

Social Work

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Theory, social work framework, and methods of assessing and treating trauma in social work practice. Identification and application of generalist and clinical social work assessment and interventions.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Contrast effective assessment strategies and tools to identify impact of trauma.

Outcome

Apply the trauma practice model in a therapeutic context.

Outcome

Categorize strategies to manage and promote safety and stabilization.

Outcome

Analyze evidence-based trauma treatment strategies.

Outcome

Apply the process of re-connection for clients who have experienced trauma.

Outcome

Predict lifelong implications of trauma and strategies required for sustained functioning.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Introduction to trauma practice model. 10% Assessment of trauma in children and adolescents. 10% Assessment of trauma in adults. 10% Neurobiology of trauma. 10% Stabilization of acute trauma and processing of experienced trauma. 20% Clinical interventions to promote improved functioning. 10% Sustained holistic functioning. 10% Trauma informed evidence-based practices. 10% Evaluation of trauma-specific interventions. 10%

Dependencies

Programs

SW684 is a completion requirement for: