The objective of this course is to introduce both the theory and practice of the field of trauma psychology, which has recently begun to be one of the main focus areas of contemporary psychology. After taking this course, you will be able to define psychological trauma, differentiate between types of trauma and responses elicited by them, define the roles of psychologists within the field of trauma psychology, and apply some basic skills in terms of psychosocial first aid and psychosocial interventions. Pre-req: introductory psychology course (PSY 4070)
Department: Psychology
Location: Istanbul
Credits: 3