Trauma Informed Practice II

Awards offering Trauma Informed Practice II

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Graduate Certificate in Trauma Counselling
• Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Studies
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Social Science
• Graduate Diploma of Counselling

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Appraise the assessment and support needs of individuals, families and communities impacted by trauma using the principles of Trauma-Informed Practice;
2. Critique a range of community resources that support trauma and abuse survivors;
3. Critically reflect on intervention and support strategies focused on trauma-informed, client-centred care and recovery;
4. Develop skills for professional wellbeing, including an understanding of vicarious trauma.

Subject Content

• Trauma Informed assessment
• Assessment tool
• Case Management / Care Plan
• Psychological First Aid
• Interventions and Resources
• Intervention Contexts
• Referrals
• Trauma focused role plays

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Onsite (face-to-face)
• Online (e-Learning)
• Intensives

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Case Study and Role Play (50%)
• Minor Essay (30%)
• Critical Reflection (20%)

Prescribed Text

• Briere, J, Scott, S, Briere, C, and John N and Scott. (2014). Principles of Trauma Therapy: A Guide to Symptoms, Evaluation, and Treatment 2ed (DSM-5 Update).

Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any texts