FSHS 529 Understanding Trauma and Traumatic Stress – Undergraduate Course (3 credit hours)
FSHS 759 Foundations of Trauma and Traumatic Stress – Graduate Course (3 credit hours)
About the Course
Instructor:
Briana S. Nelson Goff, Ph.D.
School of Family Studies &
Human Services
College of Human Ecology
343K Justin
Office Phone:
532-1490
E-Mail:
bnelson@ksu.edu
This course will introduce and review the theoretical and historical beginnings of
the concept of trauma, which includes the inclusion of posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) as a diagnosable mental illness. It will highlight the other forms of
recognized traumatic events and stressors that have more recently been brought
to light. It will discuss various trauma reactions, effects of stressful events, as well
as the treatment of trauma. Resilience and transcendence of trauma will be
outlined, with an emphasis on the importance of self-care for clinicians and
helping professionals working in this area.
Location/Time:
Offered Fall Semesters:
~On Campus T/Th 1:05-2:20
This course is one of two required for the Undergraduate Minor in Conflict
Analysis and Trauma Studies
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~Distance Course: K-State Online
http://online.ksu.edu/
(enroll through DCE at K-State)
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More information about the CATS Minor is available at:
http://www.he.k-state.edu/fshs/programs/ugrad-minor/cats.php
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Course Design
Lectures and class discussions will rely on student and instructor dialogue.
Student preparedness and involvement will foster a learning environment.
Unique learning styles will be accommodated through audiovisual
materials and application-based projects and exercises. Guest speakers and
videos will also supplement the materials.
Required Texts –
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~Herman, J. (1997). Trauma and recovery: The
aftermath of violence-from domestic abuse to political
terror. New York: Basic Books.
~ Resick, P. A. (2001). Stress and trauma. Philadelphia,
PA: Psychology Press.
Additional Required Text for Graduate Students
(Recommended text for Undergraduate Students) ~
~Catherall, D. (2004). Handbook of stress, trauma and
the family. New York: Routledge.
Additional supplemental readings for selected modules are
provided on K-Sate Online (KSOL)