CMH 676 Trauma/Crisis Intervention For Counselors

2 credit hours

This course examines the impact of crises, disasters, and other trauma-causing events on people of all ages. Students will explore the differences between diagnosable disorders and developmentally appropriate reactions during crises, disasters, and events perceived as traumatic. Students will develop an understanding of crisis intervention and suicide prevention models, including the use of community-based strategies such as Psychological First Aid. Examines the ethical and legal considerations in crisis intervention and trauma counseling as well as counselor resilience and self-care strategies.

Prerequisite: CMH 620 Foundations Of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, CMH 623 Psychology Over The Lifespan, CMH 626 Relationship-Building In Counseling, CMH 629 Counseling Theories And Procedures, CMH 638 Counseling Diverse Populations, and CMH 647 Psychopathology And Resilience, or permission of program director.