COUN 552 Trauma Counseling: Assessment and Intervention

This course examines the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of traumatic stress. It considers the impact of both acute and chronic trauma exposure among diverse individuals and families. Special attention is given to the long-term detrimental effects of trauma on human growth and development. Various evidence-based approaches to child/adolescent and adult trauma counseling are reviewed. Professional, ethical and spiritual issues related to trauma counseling will also be considered, including the potential for secondary traumatization and the necessity for counselor self-care.