EDCE 7706 - Counseling Techniques for Clients Diagnosed with PTSD

Designed to prepare students in counseling and other related disciplines to become familiar with the basic tenets of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) primarily the diagnostic criteria, etiology, and the various modalities for treatment. The first section is devoted to an exploration of the theories and counseling strategies relevant to the PTSD. The second section is experiential in nature and will include videos, case studies, and the development of treatment plans for effective intervention. Issues related to counselor self-care and compassion-fatigue will be addressed.

Requisites

Credit Hours: 1.0
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.

Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture

Eligible grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I