COU440 Trauma & Abuse
This course introduces students to the impact of trauma, abuse, and crisis on individuals. Students explore types of trauma, common responses, and foundational approaches to care from both biblical and practical perspectives. The course emphasizes developing awareness, compassion, and basic helping skills for supporting individuals affected by trauma.
Credits: 3
Student learning outcomes
- Describe the effects of trauma and abuse on emotional, relational, and spiritual health.
- Identify different types of trauma and abuse and their associated dynamics.
- Explain a biblical perspective on caring for individuals who have experienced trauma.
- Apply basic helping strategies for supporting those impacted by trauma.
- Demonstrate appropriate empathy and sensitivity in trauma-related situations.