成人创伤心理学:理论, 干预, 以及文化和社会公正观点

The focus of this course is on the biopsychosocial aspects of traumatic stress, including an exploration of the psychological sequelae of various types of trauma (e.g., physical abuse, sexual assault, political trauma) across diverse adult populations. Assessment and clinical and community-based interventions concerning traumatic stress will be discussed with attention to cultural and linguistic diversity. Social justice and human rights in the context of interpersonal and collective violence is also examined.

Psychology of Trauma in Childhood and Adolescence:  Theory, 干预, 以及文化和社会公正观点

The focus of this course is on the neuro-developmental and psychosocial aspects of traumatic stress, including an exploration of the psychological sequelae of exposure to various types of trauma (e.g., physical abuse, domestic violence, mass disasters) in childhood and adolescence.Assessment and clinical and community-based interventions concerning traumatic stress will be discussed with attention to cultural and linguistic diversity. Social justice and human rights in the context of interpersonal and collective violence is also examined.

Psychological Responses to Humanitarian Crisis

This course develops a critical framework for understanding the psychological and social effects of selected natural and unnatural disasters and current responses to them. Course goals include: the development of a critical understanding of gendered oppression in contexts of war and humanitarian crises; an analysis of selected psychosocial interventions in the context of development and humanitarian aid; a critical analysis of international human rights as potential resources; and, the formulation of programmatic responses for mental health and human rights workers seeking to creatively respond to women and child survivors in collaboration with community-based indigenous workers and advocates

Disaster Mental Health: 社区-Based Trauma & 干预

Disasters are increasing in their prevalence and severity. This seminar will explore the impact of disasters on communities; identify systemic barriers, 卫生不公平现象, and psychosocial needs that impact disaster responses; explore and practice effective and culturally-responsive ways to intervene with communities post-disaster; and learn about international humanitarian relief efforts.