Practice Perspectives on Dealing with Trauma (skills and pathways to managing and working trauma.)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| EDUC4142 | Education | 4 | 30 | Spring UK |
- Code
- EDUC4142
- School
- Education
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module will introduce the student to the literature on treatment and intervention with groups and individuals will be reviewed. Literature on recovery and growth following adversity will be reviewed. The process of self-reflection and critical self-analysis by the helping professional is central to the development of effective working relationships in the field. This module will also help students develop their self-awareness and self-knowledge. This process is facilitated through in-depth exploration of the nature and effect of difference on self, other and relationship, and the phenomenology of trauma. Particular attention will be paid to developing advanced interpersonal skills.
Target Students
Only available for MA Trauma Informed Practice students.
Classes
This module is taught through a series of seminars.
Assessment
- 60% Coursework 1: 3,500 words
- 40% Coursework 2: 1,500 words
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
This module aims:to link reflective practice and awareness of issues common to working with traumatised peopleto be aware of the range of strategies for working effectively with a spectrum of presenting issues and underlying themesto appreciate some of the major resilience and vulnerability factors that have a bearing on the process of recovery including issues related to cultural diversity and differenceLearning Outcomes
By the end of this module students should have:
Knowledge and Understanding
acquired an understanding of key theories, concerned with the processes of recovery and growth following trauma in clients and practitioners.
developed an understanding of resilience and vulnerability factors and an awareness of personal strengths related to the application of intervention and treatment procedures.
Intellectual Skills
developed a working understanding of what constitutes good practice in working with trauma and be able to present an informed account of their own development work in the field.
Professional Practical Skills
developed a critical understanding of the application of professional skills within trauma context.
Transferable (key) Skills
developed enhanced problem solving and analytical skills.
developed a critical and creative awareness of links between theory and practice.