COUN 617L - Crisis & Trauma Intervention

3 Credits

This course provides counselors-in-training with an understanding of the effects of trauma and disasters on individuals of various ages and multicultural contexts. Students learn the theoretical and practical skills needed to respond to a variety of crisis and trauma situations, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), risk of suicide or homicide, sexual assault, loss and bereavement, violent incidents, and natural disasters. This course addresses counselors’ roles and responsibilities as members of an interdisciplinary emergency management response team. Students are also taught skills in self-care to prevent counselor burnout and vicarious trauma.

Prerequisite(s): COUN 600L AND COUN 610L AND COUN 612L
Minimum Grade: C