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CNSK 2503: Introduction to Trauma Informed Practice
Effective date
January 2021
Department
Counselling Skills
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course is designed to increase understanding of trauma, to support clients who present with trauma, and to explore the relationship between addictions and trauma.
Credits
1.5
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe trauma and the bio-psycho-social impact of trauma
- Describe the interrelationship between trauma and addiction
- Identify how trauma and addiction are located in and impacted by social-political-historical contexts
- Identify clients’ resiliency, wisdom, and resistance while recognizing that trauma responses are adaptive and ensure survival
- Incorporate trauma informed practice skills and maintain safety within the helping relationship and counselling space
- Apply ethical conduct by practicing self-awareness to manage helper responses to trauma including biases, triggers, and vicarious trauma
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: Challenge Exam, Demonstration, Interview, or External Evaluation.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 22
Total Hours: 22
Total Hours: 22
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, videos, small/large group discussion/work, reflective exercises, reflective writing, case studies, readings, guest speakers
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C (60%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Case studies |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Filmed practice Counselling session with self-evaluation |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Journal |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
|
|
Participation |
10 |
Professionalism and participation |
Course topics
- • What is Trauma • Connection with Addiction and Trauma • Contextualizing Trauma and Addiction • Coping, Strengths, Responses, and Resiliency • Trauma Informed Practice • Ethics and Self-Awareness in Trauma Informed Practice
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.