COU540 Trauma & Abuse
This course is a survey of issues related to crisis, trauma, bereavement, and stress responses. Theories of the causation and treatment of trauma will be covered, including both acute and chronic states of crisis. Empirically- supported models of intervention will be addressed to help the student develop a compassionate, Biblically-grounded philosophy of crisis intervention.
Credits: 3
Student learning outcomes
- Comprehend the Biblical implications for counseling individuals who have experienced abuse.
- Understand the various ways trauma and abuse can impact an individual’s physical, spiritual, relational, and emotional health.
- Evaluate and differentiate dynamics associated with various types of abuse and trauma.
- Develop practical tools for helping those who have been impacted by trauma and abuse.
- Display compassion and confidence in the gospel’s power to comfort, heal, and save those who have been hurt through abuse and trauma.