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SFCC Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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HMSV 2460 - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment

Credits: 3

[Previously offered as: HUSV 285] This course is an introduction to crisis intervention for human services workers, It will explore: the history of crisis intervention; crisis intervention models; ethical issues; cultural sensitivity; suicide assessment; developmental crises; crises of loss; HIV/AIDS; domestic violence, and community disasters An exploration of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis, treatment and recovery. This course will examine contributing factors to the development of PTSD including exposure to natural disasters, abuse, bullying, and violence; emigrations under duress; persecution and/or political unrest; terrorism and war. In addition, protective factors such as familial and social support, community networks, and the role of spirituality will be explored. Acute traumatic stress reactions will be differentiated from PTSD.

May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.


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