Mar 28, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 [Archived Catalog]

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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
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will develop a cogent counseling intervention strategy that will guide interaction with clients and significant others who have experienced trauma.
  • Students will understand clinical approaches to working with individuals diagnosed with PTSD and significant others.
  • Students will understand psychological issues affecting clinicians such as compassion-fatigue.
  • Students will understand socio-cultural aspects of PTSD.
  • Students will understand the DMS-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for PTSD.



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